Samsung SL720 vs Sony W350
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is PL70
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL720 and Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SL720 was released 5 months before the W350 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SL720 grades against the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL720 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony W350
| SL720 | W350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung SL720
| W350 | SL720 |
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Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony W350
| SL720 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung SL720 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL720 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SL720 and the W350.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Samsung SL720 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and W350.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W350 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W350 Specifications
| Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
| Alternate name | PL70 | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-07-14 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $119 | $200 |