Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX100

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The SL720 was announced 4 years before the RX100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SL720 matches up against the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL720 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL720 has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SL720 compared to the RX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and RX100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and RX100.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL720 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 will give greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.