Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX10 II
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![Samsung SL720 front Samsung SL720 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-SL720/Samsung-SL720-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II/Sony-RX10-II-front.jpg)
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX10 II 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)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Announced June 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony RX10
- Refreshed by Sony RX10 III
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX10 II Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX10 II, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.
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The SL720 was released 6 years earlier than the RX10 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SL720 matches up vs the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX10 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL720 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony RX10 II
SL720 | RX10 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Samsung SL720
RX10 II | SL720 | |||
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Announced | June 2015 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 71 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony RX10 II
SL720 | RX10 II | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX10 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SL720 vs the RX10 II.
![Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX10 II size comparison Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX10 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL720-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and RX10 II is 94 and 58 respectively.
![Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL720-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and RX10 II.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL720 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 II will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SL720 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-SL720-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-SL720-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications
Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II |
Also called as | PL70 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-07-14 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 10.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 813 gr (1.79 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $119 | $998 |