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Samsung SL720 vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as PL70
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung SL720 versus Sony TF1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was announced 4 years earlier than the TF1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SL720 grades versus the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony TF1

 SL720 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung SL720

 TF1 SL720 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2009Newer by 47 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony TF1

 SL720 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 offers outer 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) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL720 versus Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SL720 vs the TF1.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and TF1.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL720 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (168g)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (152g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography highlights
Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (168g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (152g)
weather proofing
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL720
Vlogging with Sony TF1
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than others in class (168g)
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sony TF1
 Samsung SL720Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL720 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Alternative name PL70 -
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-14 2013-06-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $119 $266