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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL70
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung ST6500

 SL720 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung SL720

 ST6500 SL720 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Samsung ST6500

 SL720 ST6500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

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

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography features
Samsung ST6500 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (168g)
50
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL720
Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
32
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Samsung ST6500
 Samsung SL720Samsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL720 Samsung ST6500
Also called as PL70 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-14 2011-01-19
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) -
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $119 -