Nikon A900 vs Samsung SL720
88 Imaging
46 Features
58 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2016
- New Model is Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched July 2009
- Alternative Name is PL70
Nikon A900 vs Samsung SL720 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon A900 and Samsung SL720, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and SL720 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe A900 was revealed 6 years later than the SL720 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the A900 scores versus the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon A900 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Samsung SL720. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Samsung SL720
A900 | SL720 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | July 2009 | More recent by 81 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Nikon A900
SL720 | A900 |
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Common features in the Nikon A900 and Samsung SL720
A900 | SL720 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Nikon A900 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 provides external dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon A900 and Samsung SL720 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A900 and the SL720.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and SL720 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Nikon A900 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and SL720.
All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon A900 to render extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A900 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon A900 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Samsung SL720 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Samsung SL720 |
Also called as | - | PL70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-02-23 | 2009-07-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $400 | $119 |