Samsung SL720 vs Sony W530
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W530 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
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternate Name is PL70
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing Samsung SL720 vs Sony W530 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung SL720 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SL720 was revealed 18 months earlier than the W530 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SL720 matches up against the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Samsung SL720 vs Sony W530 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL720 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony W530
| SL720 | W530 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung SL720
| W530 | SL720 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony W530
| SL720 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL720 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 features external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Samsung SL720 and Sony W530 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SL720 against the W530.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung SL720 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and W530.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W530 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SL720 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W530 Specifications
| Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
| Otherwise known as | PL70 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-07-14 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $119 | $269 |
