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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB250F 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 Known as PL70
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB250F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was launched 4 years before the WB250F which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SL720 grades against the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung WB250F

 SL720 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung SL720

 WB250F SL720 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Samsung WB250F

 SL720 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 has external 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 WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SL720 versus the WB250F.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and WB250F.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB250F to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (168g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (226g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
27
really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (168g)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung SL720Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL720 Samsung WB250F
Also referred to as PL70 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-14 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $250