Samsung SL720 vs Sony WX50

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung SL720 and Sony WX50, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX50 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SL720 scores versus the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL720 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SL720 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL720 and Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL720 versus the WX50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and WX50.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX50 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SL720 will be behind in sensor technology.