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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as PL70
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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung SH100 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was launched 18 months later than the SL720 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SH100 matches up vs the SL720 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Samsung SL720

 SH100 SL720 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung SH100

 SL720 SH100 

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Samsung SL720

 SH100 SL720 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SH100 vs the SL720.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and SL720 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and SL720.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung SH100 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher SH100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography features
Samsung SL720 Street photography features
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography details
Samsung SL720 Sports photography details
26
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SH100
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (168g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography highlights
37
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging features
Samsung SL720 Vlogging features
33
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
does have mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (168g)
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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Samsung SL720
 Samsung SH100Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SH100 Samsung SL720
Also called as - PL70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-04 2009-07-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4230 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $119