Samsung SL720 vs Sony WX5
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2009
- Also referred to as PL70
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released July 2010
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Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung SL720 and Sony WX5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SL720 was released 11 months prior to the WX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SL720 grades against the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL720 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony WX5
| SL720 | WX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung SL720
| WX5 | SL720 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
| Screen sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony WX5
| SL720 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL720 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL720 offers outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Samsung SL720 and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SL720 vs the WX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Samsung SL720 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and WX5.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SL720 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SL720 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Also called as | PL70 | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-07-14 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.8 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| 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 score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $119 | $250 |