Samsung SL720 vs Sony W800

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung SL720 vs Sony W800, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was launched 5 years earlier than the W800 which is quite a significant 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 W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SL720 scores versus the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL720 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SL720 and the W800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and W800.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W800 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.