Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST6500

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung SL720 versus Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was brought out 18 months before the ST6500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SL720 grades vs the ST6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL720 & Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL720 offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SL720 against the ST6500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and ST6500 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and ST6500.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.