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Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Renewed by Sony A6300
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony A6000

 SL720 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung SL720

 A6000 SL720 
ReleasedApril 2014July 2009Newer by 58 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony A6000

 SL720 A6000 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

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

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6000 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
79
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (168g)
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (344g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography advice
Sony A6000 Travel photography advice
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (168g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than average in class (344g)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography features
Sony A6000 Landscape photography features
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL720
Vlogging with Sony A6000
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than others (168 grams)
33
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (344 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sony A6000
 Samsung SL720Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL720 Sony Alpha a6000
Also called as PL70 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-14 2014-04-23
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 344g (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $119 $548