Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX100 V

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The SL720 was introduced 8 years before the RX100 V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SL720 scores versus the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL720 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 features outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SL720 against the RX100 V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and RX100 V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and RX100 V.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL720 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will provide greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL720 will be behind in sensor innovation.