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Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX55

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX55 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung SL720 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was launched 24 months earlier than the TX55 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SL720 matches up vs the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony TX55

 SL720 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung SL720

 TX55 SL720 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony TX55

 SL720 TX55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL720 offers physical 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) while the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL720 versus Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SL720 versus the TX55.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and TX55.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony TX55 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography info
Sony TX55 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography highlights
Sony TX55 Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (168g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 Sports photography advice
Sony TX55 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography advice
Sony TX55 Travel photography advice
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (168 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
good battery power (250 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX55 Landscape photography advice
27
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (250 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than average (168g)
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sony TX55
 Samsung SL720Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL720 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Otherwise known as PL70 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-14 2011-07-24
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 109g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $119 $350