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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W320

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W320 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W320 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung SL720 vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SL720 was revealed 5 months earlier than the W320 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SL720 scores vs the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony W320

 SL720 W320 

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung SL720

 W320 SL720 

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony W320

 SL720 W320 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 enjoys outer 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 W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Samsung SL720 vs Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SL720 versus the W320.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and W320.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W320 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL720
Street photography with Sony W320
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (168g)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 Sports photography information
Sony W320 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
56
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography factors
Sony W320 Landscape photography factors
27
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
26
quite wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sony W320
 Samsung SL720Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL720 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Otherwise known as PL70 -
Category 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 ID SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $119 $269