Samsung SL720 vs Sony HX90V

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL720 vs Sony HX90V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was released 6 years prior to the HX90V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SL720 matches up vs the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL720 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL720 features external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL720 vs Sony HX90V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SL720 and the HX90V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and HX90V.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX90V to show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SL720 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.