Samsung SL720 vs Sony A7 III

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung SL720 vs Sony A7 III, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SL720 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the A7 III and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SL720 grades against the A7 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL720 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL720 features outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL720 vs Sony A7 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SL720 compared to the A7 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and A7 III is 94 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and A7 III.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL720 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 III will give more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SL720 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.