Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX10

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung SL720 and Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was announced 3 years prior to the TX10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SL720 matches up against the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL720 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 features outside measurements 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 TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Samsung SL720 and Sony TX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SL720 vs the TX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and TX10.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX10 to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.