Samsung SL720 vs Sony HX30V

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung SL720 vs Sony HX30V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was introduced 3 years prior to the HX30V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SL720 matches up vs the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL720 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL720 features external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL720 vs Sony HX30V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SL720 against the HX30V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and HX30V.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX30V to offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.