Samsung SL720 vs Sony A7S

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung SL720 and Sony A7S, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is relatively similar but the SL720 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SL720 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A7S and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SL720 matches up versus the A7S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL720 and Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 has outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check out the Samsung SL720 and Sony A7S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SL720 compared to the A7S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and A7S is 94 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and A7S.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The SL720 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The older SL720 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.