Samsung SL720 vs Sony A37

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung SL720 versus Sony A37, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SL720 was released 3 years earlier than the A37 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SL720 scores against the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL720 and Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL720 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL720 versus Sony A37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SL720 against the A37.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and A37 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and A37.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL720 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A37 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SL720 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.