Samsung SL720 vs Sony HX350

Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung SL720 versus Sony HX350, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was manufactured 8 years prior to the HX350 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the SL720 scores versus the HX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL720 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 offers outside 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 HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL720 versus the HX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and HX350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and HX350.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SL720 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.