Samsung SL720 vs Sony WX350

Here, we are matching up the Samsung SL720 and Sony WX350, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was introduced 5 years prior to the WX350 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SL720 grades against the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL720 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL720 provides physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL720 and Sony WX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SL720 vs the WX350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and WX350.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SL720 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.