Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL720

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was launched 3 years later than the SL720 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S6400 grades versus the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6400 and Samsung SL720. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6400 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6400 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S6400 compared to the SL720.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6400 and SL720 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6400 and SL720.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6400 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern S6400 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.