Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6000

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung SL720 and Sony A6000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL720 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the A6000 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SL720 scores against the A6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL720 and Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Samsung SL720 and Sony A6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SL720 versus the A6000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and A6000 is 94 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and A6000.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL720 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A6000 will give more detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.