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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Additionally referred to as PL70
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung SL720 versus Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was announced 18 months before the ST95 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SL720 scores vs the ST95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung ST95

 SL720 ST95 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung SL720

 ST95 SL720 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Samsung ST95

 SL720 ST95 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 provides external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SL720 compared to the ST95.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and ST95 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and ST95.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST95 to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL720 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography factors
Samsung ST95 Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 Sports photography info
Samsung ST95 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST95 Travel photography factors
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (168g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography details
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
great max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging details
Samsung ST95 Vlogging details
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
27
great max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Samsung ST95
 Samsung SL720Samsung ST95
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL720 Samsung ST95
Also called PL70 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 168g (0.37 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $145