Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX1
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX1 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Also Known as PL70
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Revealed August 2009
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Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung SL720 and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively close but the SL720 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizes.
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe SL720 was unveiled within a month of the TX1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SL720 scores against the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony TX1
| SL720 | TX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung SL720
| TX1 | SL720 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony TX1
| SL720 | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 |  | August 2009 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 has got external 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 TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SL720 versus the TX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and TX1.
All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL720 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung SL720 will render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
| Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
| Also referred to as | PL70 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-14 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 8cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1250 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | SLB-10A | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $119 | $350 |
