Samsung SL720 vs Sony S930
94 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
Samsung SL720 vs Sony S930 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
- Released July 2009
- Other Name is PL70
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009

Samsung SL720 vs Sony S930 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Samsung SL720 versus Sony S930, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SL720 was released 7 months after the S930 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SL720 grades against the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL720 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony S930
SL720 | S930 | |||
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Announced | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung SL720
S930 | SL720 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony S930
SL720 | S930 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Samsung SL720 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SL720 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung SL720 versus Sony S930 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SL720 compared to the S930.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and S930.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung SL720 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern SL720 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL720 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Alternative name | PL70 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-14 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.4 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | SLB-10A | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $119 | $219 |