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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W380

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W380 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is PL70
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W380 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung SL720 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SL720 was launched 5 months prior to the W380 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SL720 scores vs the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony W380

 SL720 W380 

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung SL720

 W380 SL720 

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony W380

 SL720 W380 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL720 features external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL720 versus Sony W380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL720 and the W380.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and W380.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W380 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL720
Street photography with Sony W380
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 Sports photography factors
Sony W380 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography advice
Sony W380 Travel photography advice
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography information
Sony W380 Landscape photography information
27
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging details
Sony W380 Vlogging details
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sony W380
 Samsung SL720Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL720 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Alternative name PL70 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-14 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.80 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
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 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 168g (0.37 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $119 $44