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Samsung SL720 vs Sony A68

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A65
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony A68 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Samsung SL720 versus Sony A68, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The SL720 was introduced 7 years prior to the A68 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SL720 matches up vs the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony A68

 SL720 A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung SL720

 A68 SL720 
ReleasedNovember 2015July 2009More recent by 76 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony A68

 SL720 A68 
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL720 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL720 versus Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SL720 and the A68.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and A68 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and A68.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL720 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A68 will offer extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SL720 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A68 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
79
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography highlights
Sony A68 Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (168 grams)
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 Sports photography factors
Sony A68 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography highlights
Sony A68 Travel photography highlights
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (168g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (510 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
Landscape photography with Sony A68
27
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery (510 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging details
Sony A68 Vlogging details
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (168g)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sony A68
 Samsung SL720Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL720 Sony SLT-A68
Alternate name PL70 -
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-07-14 2015-11-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 610g (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $581