Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST150F

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST150F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was unveiled 4 years before the ST150F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SL720 scores versus the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL720 & Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL720 comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SL720 against the ST150F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and ST150F.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SL720 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.