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Nikon A900 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon A900 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(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
Samsung SL720
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Samsung SL720

 A900 SL720 
LaunchedFebruary 2016July 2009More recent by 81 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Nikon A900

 SL720 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Samsung SL720

 A900 SL720 
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).

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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.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and SL720 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
40
good resolution (20MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography factors
Samsung SL720 Street photography factors
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A900
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
56
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL720 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than competition (289g)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (168g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A900
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
49
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
pretty wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL720 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (289g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (168 grams)
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Samsung SL720
 Nikon Coolpix A900Samsung SL720
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