Samsung SL720 vs Sony A65

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung SL720 versus Sony A65, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SL720 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A65 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SL720 grades versus the A65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL720 & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL720 features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SL720 against the A65.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and A65 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL720 and A65.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL720 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A65 will produce greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SL720 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.