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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB2200F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WB2200F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SL720 matches up versus the WB2200F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung WB2200F

 SL720 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Samsung SL720

 WB2200F SL720 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2009More modern by 54 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Samsung WB2200F

 SL720 WB2200F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SL720 vs the WB2200F.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and WB2200F is 94 and 59 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and WB2200F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB2200F to give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL720
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (168 grams)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 Sports photography features
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL720
Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (168g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (708 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography advice
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging details
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging details
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (168 grams)
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (708g)
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Samsung WB2200F
 Samsung SL720Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL720 Samsung WB2200F
Also called PL70 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-14 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 708 grams (1.56 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A BP-1410
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $119 $599