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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
37

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL70
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung SL720 and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was revealed 5 months before the ST600 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SL720 scores versus the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung ST600

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung SL720

		

		

			
 ST600 SL720 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Samsung ST600

		

		

			
 SL720 ST600 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 enjoys outer dimensions 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 ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Samsung SL720 and Samsung ST600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SL720 against the ST600.
Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and ST600 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and ST600.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST600 to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.
	
			Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography features
21
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
29
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Samsung SL720 Street photography info
Samsung ST600 Street photography info
47
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 heavier than average (168 grams)
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus by touch
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 heavier than competitors in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung ST600 as a Sports photography camera
17
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Samsung SL720 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
56
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than average (168 grams)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
 includes focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (27mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography factors
27
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
43
 reasonably wide (27mm)
 lovely big screen (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung SL720 Vlogging information
Samsung ST600 Vlogging information
25
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
 missing mic socket
 heavier than average (168g)
30
 reasonably wide (27mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic support
 heavier than competitors in class (150g)
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Samsung ST600
 Samsung SL720Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL720 Samsung ST600
Otherwise known as PL70 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.60 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 168 gr (0.37 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 model SLB-10A SLB07
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $330