Samsung SL720 vs Sony S950

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung SL720 vs Sony S950, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was introduced 5 months later than the S950 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SL720 matches up against the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL720 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL720 enjoys exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SL720 versus the S950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and S950.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung SL720 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.