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Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX7

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as PL70
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX7 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung SL720 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very close but the SL720 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL720 was introduced 5 months prior to the TX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SL720 grades versus the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony TX7

 SL720 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung SL720

 TX7 SL720 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony TX7

 SL720 TX7 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 comes with outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SL720 and the TX7.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and TX7.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL720 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung SL720 will render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL720
Street photography with Sony TX7
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL720
Sports photography with Sony TX7
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL720
Travel photography with Sony TX7
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (149g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
Landscape photography with Sony TX7
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
36
really wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX7 Vlogging highlights
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
32
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sony TX7
 Samsung SL720Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL720 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Also referred to as PL70 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-14 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 model SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
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