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Samsung SL720 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Samsung SL720 and Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was revealed 5 months later than the T900 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SL720 scores vs the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony T900

 SL720 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung SL720

 T900 SL720 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony T900

 SL720 T900 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL720 comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL720 and Sony T900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SL720 compared to the T900.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and T900.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography advice
Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL720
Street photography with Sony T900
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no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography information
Sony T900 Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography info
Sony T900 Landscape photography info
27
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging details
Sony T900 Vlogging details
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sony T900
 Samsung SL720Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL720 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Also Known as PL70 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-14 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $300