Samsung SL720 vs Sony A7R III

Here is a in depth overview of the Samsung SL720 vs Sony A7R III, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL720 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the A7R III and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SL720 scores against the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL720 & Sony Alpha A7R III. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SL720 compared to the A7R III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and A7R III is 94 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and A7R III.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL720 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R III will render greater detail having an extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SL720 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.