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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W510

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W510 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is PL70
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W510 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung SL720 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was released 18 months prior to the W510 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SL720 scores against the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony W510

 SL720 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung SL720

 W510 SL720 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony W510

 SL720 W510 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL720 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SL720 versus the W510.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and W510.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SL720 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W510 Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (168g)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL720
Sports photography with Sony W510
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography information
Sony W510 Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (168g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (168 grams)
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sony W510
 Samsung SL720Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL720 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Otherwise known as PL70 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-14 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $99