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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

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
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL70
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung SL720 versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. The resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was launched 5 months prior to the ST100 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SL720 scores against the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung ST100

 SL720 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung SL720

 ST100 SL720 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Samsung ST100

 SL720 ST100 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 has physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SL720 vs the ST100.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and ST100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and ST100.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST100 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL720
Street photography with Samsung ST100
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST100 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography details
Samsung ST100 Travel photography details
56
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
includes touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography info
27
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
29
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Samsung ST100
 Samsung SL720Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL720 Samsung ST100
Otherwise known as PL70 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 168g (0.37 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $250