Samsung SL720 vs Sony A850

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung SL720 vs Sony A850, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and A850 (25MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The SL720 was announced 9 months earlier than the A850 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SL720 matches up versus the A850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL720 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL720 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL720 and the A850.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and A850 is 94 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and A850.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL720 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A850 will render extra detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SL720 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.