Samsung SL720 vs Sony A9

Following is a thorough overview of the Samsung SL720 versus Sony A9, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL720 was brought out 8 years before the A9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SL720 matches up against the A9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL720 & Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 provides external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SL720 versus the A9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and A9 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and A9.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL720 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A9 will render extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL720 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.