Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6000
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony A6000
SL720 | A6000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung SL720
A6000 | SL720 | |||
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Released | April 2014 | July 2009 | Newer by 58 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony A6000
SL720 | A6000 | |||
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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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Samsung SL720 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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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 |