Samsung SL720 vs Sony W730

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung SL720 versus Sony W730, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was announced 4 years before the W730 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SL720 scores against the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL720 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 features external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SL720 versus the W730.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and W730.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W730 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SL720 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.