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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was brought out 18 months prior to the ST700 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SL720 matches up vs the ST700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung ST700

 SL720 ST700 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung SL720

 ST700 SL720 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Samsung ST700

 SL720 ST700 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL720 offers external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SL720 vs the ST700.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and ST700 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and ST700.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST700 to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography features
Samsung ST700 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (168g)
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL720
Sports photography with Samsung ST700
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Travel photography highlights
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (168g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography info
27
fairly wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
38
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL720
Vlogging with Samsung ST700
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
30
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Samsung ST700
 Samsung SL720Samsung ST700
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL720 Samsung ST700
Also called PL70 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-14 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.37 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at release $119 $280