Samsung SL720 vs Sony H55
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92 Imaging
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28 Overall
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony H55 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
- Released July 2009
- Also referred to as PL70
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
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On this page, we are matching up the Samsung SL720 and Sony H55, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SL720 was released 11 months earlier than the H55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SL720 matches up vs the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony H55
| SL720 | H55 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung SL720
| H55 | SL720 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony H55
| SL720 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung SL720 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL720 comes with 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) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SL720 vs the H55.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Samsung SL720 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and H55.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H55 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Also called as | PL70 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-07-14 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168g (0.37 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $119 | $235 |