Samsung SL720 vs Sony W650

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung SL720 versus Sony W650, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was introduced 3 years prior to the W650 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SL720 scores vs the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL720 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL720 features external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL720 versus the W650.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and W650.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W650 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.