Samsung SL720 vs Sony A68
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A68 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL720 and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony A68
SL720 | A68 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung SL720
A68 | SL720 | |||
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Released | November 2015 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 76 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony A68
SL720 | A68 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Samsung SL720 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Samsung SL720 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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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 |