Samsung SL720 vs Sony A7

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung SL720 versus Sony A7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SL720 was released 5 years before the A7 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SL720 matches up against the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL720 and Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL720 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL720 versus Sony A7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL720 and the A7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and A7 is 94 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and A7.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL720 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.