Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX1R II

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung SL720 vs Sony RX1R II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL720 was brought out 7 years earlier than the RX1R II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SL720 scores vs the RX1R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL720 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 has got physical dimensions 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 RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SL720 and the RX1R II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and RX1R II is 94 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and RX1R II.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL720 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R II will produce greater detail having its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SL720 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.