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Samsung SL720 vs Sony WX220

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung SL720 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung SL720 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WX220 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SL720 matches up vs the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony WX220

 SL720 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung SL720

 WX220 SL720 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2009More modern by 55 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony WX220

 SL720 WX220 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung SL720 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL720 versus Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SL720 compared to the WX220.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and WX220 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and WX220.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX220 to produce more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SL720 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX220 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography features
Sony WX220 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography info
Sony WX220 Landscape photography info
27
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX220 Vlogging highlights
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sony WX220
 Samsung SL720Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL720 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Alternate name PL70 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-14 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 life - 210 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $119 $198