Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6400

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6400, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL720 was brought out 10 years before the A6400 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SL720 matches up vs the A6400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL720 and Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL720 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL720 vs Sony A6400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SL720 against the A6400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and A6400 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and A6400.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL720 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A6400 will deliver more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.