Samsung SL720 vs Sony A7 II

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL720 and Sony A7 II, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SL720 was revealed 6 years prior to the A7 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SL720 scores against the A7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL720 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 has got physical 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) whilst the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL720 and the A7 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and A7 II is 94 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and A7 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL720 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7 II will give more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.