Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX30

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was brought out 5 years before the TX30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SL720 scores versus the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL720 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SL720 versus the TX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and TX30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX30 to give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.