Samsung SL720 vs Sony W370
94 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
- Other Name is PL70
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
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Here, we will be looking at the Samsung SL720 vs Sony W370, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SL720 was revealed 5 months before the W370 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SL720 scores against the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL720 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony W370
| SL720 | W370 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung SL720
| W370 | SL720 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony W370
| SL720 | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL720 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL720 enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SL720 and the W370.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Samsung SL720 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and W370.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W370 to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W370 Specifications
| Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
| Other name | PL70 | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-14 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.6-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 179 grams (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $119 | $230 |