Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX100V
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX100V 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
- Additionally referred to as PL70
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX100V Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SL720 was revealed 18 months earlier than the TX100V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SL720 grades against the TX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL720 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony TX100V
SL720 | TX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung SL720
TX100V | SL720 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 18 months | |
Display dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony TX100V
SL720 | TX100V | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL720 has got external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SL720 against the TX100V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.
Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and TX100V.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX100V to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Also called | PL70 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-07-14 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $119 | $380 |