Samsung SL720 vs Sony W510
94 Imaging
34 Features
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96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W510 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W510 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL720 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony W510
SL720 | W510 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung SL720
W510 | SL720 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony W510
SL720 | W510 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
See the Samsung SL720 vs Sony W510 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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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 |