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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W830

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as PL70
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W830 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung SL720 versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was announced 5 years before the W830 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SL720 matches up against the W830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony W830

 SL720 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung SL720

 W830 SL720 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2009More modern by 54 months

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony W830

 SL720 W830 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL720 has got exterior 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 W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SL720 vs the W830.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and W830 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and W830.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W830 to provide more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SL720 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography factors
Sony W830 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL720
Street photography with Sony W830
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (168g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography info
Sony W830 Travel photography info
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (168g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography information
Sony W830 Landscape photography information
27
pretty wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging info
Sony W830 Vlogging info
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (168 grams)
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sony W830
 Samsung SL720Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL720 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Also referred to as PL70 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-14 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $119 $128