Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX200V

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung SL720 and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was introduced 3 years prior to the TX200V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SL720 matches up vs the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL720 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL720 offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SL720 vs the TX200V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and TX200V is 94 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and TX200V.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX200V to show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SL720 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.