Samsung SL720 vs Sony W610

Below, we are matching up the Samsung SL720 vs Sony W610, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was revealed 3 years before the W610 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SL720 matches up against the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL720 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL720 comes with outer 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 W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SL720 and the W610.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and W610.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W610 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older SL720 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.