Samsung SL720 vs Sony H300

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung SL720 versus Sony H300, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was released 5 years earlier than the H300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SL720 grades vs the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL720 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL720 has external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check out the Samsung SL720 versus Sony H300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SL720 compared to the H300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and H300 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and H300.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H300 to render more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SL720 will be behind in sensor tech.