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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Alternative Name is PL70
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB50F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was released 5 years before the WB50F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SL720 matches up vs the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung WB50F

 SL720 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung SL720

 WB50F SL720 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009Newer by 54 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Samsung WB50F

 SL720 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL720 features exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL720 compared to the WB50F.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and WB50F.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 Sports photography features
Samsung WB50F Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
56
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL720
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung SL720Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL720 Samsung WB50F
Also called PL70 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-14 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s -
Max shutter speed 1/1500s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $180