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Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX20

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL70
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung SL720 and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was launched 3 years earlier than the TX20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SL720 grades vs the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony TX20

 SL720 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung SL720

 TX20 SL720 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony TX20

 SL720 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL720 features outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SL720 compared to the TX20.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and TX20.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX20 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SL720 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL720
Street photography with Sony TX20
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography information
Sony TX20 Travel photography information
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery (250 per charge)
weather proof
includes touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography details
Sony TX20 Landscape photography details
27
fairly wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
great battery (250 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging details
Sony TX20 Vlogging details
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sony TX20
 Samsung SL720Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL720 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Also referred to as PL70 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-14 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
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 distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $119 $330