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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W310

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W310 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as PL70
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W310 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung SL720 and Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the W310 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SL720 matches up vs the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony W310

 SL720 W310 

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung SL720

 W310 SL720 

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony W310

 SL720 W310 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL720 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SL720 vs the W310.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and W310.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography info
Sony W310 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography factors
Sony W310 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL720
Sports photography with Sony W310
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography highlights
Sony W310 Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography information
Sony W310 Landscape photography information
27
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL720
Vlogging with Sony W310
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sony W310
 Samsung SL720Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL720 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Alternate name PL70 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-14 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 137 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" 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 model SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $150