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Samsung SL720 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A77
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony A77 II Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung SL720 vs Sony A77 II, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The SL720 was announced 5 years earlier than the A77 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SL720 grades against the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony A77 II

 SL720 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Samsung SL720

 A77 II SL720 
LaunchedMay 2014July 2009Newer by 59 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony A77 II

 SL720 A77 II 
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL720 has got outside dimensions 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 A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SL720 vs the A77 II.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and A77 II is 94 and 62 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and A77 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL720 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A77 II will produce more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SL720 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography details
Sony A77 II Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
79
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL720
Street photography with Sony A77 II
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (168g)
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL720
Sports photography with Sony A77 II
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography info
Sony A77 II Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (168g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (480 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
Landscape photography with Sony A77 II
27
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery power (480 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL720
Vlogging with Sony A77 II
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others in class (168g)
77
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sony A77 II
 Samsung SL720Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL720 Sony SLT-A77 II
Also called as PL70 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-07-14 2014-05-21
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 647 gr (1.43 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $119 $1,198