Samsung SL720 vs Sony WX10

Lets look more closely at the Samsung SL720 versus Sony WX10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The SL720 was unveiled 18 months before the WX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SL720 grades versus the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL720 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL720 provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Samsung SL720 versus Sony WX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SL720 compared to the WX10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and WX10.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX10 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SL720 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.