Samsung SL720 vs Sony A55

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung SL720 vs Sony A55, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and A55 (16MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL720 was revealed 13 months earlier than the A55 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SL720 scores versus the A55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL720 and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 enjoys external dimensions 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 A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SL720 and the A55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and A55 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and A55.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL720 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A55 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL720 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.