- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Sony BRAVIA HX750 Series
- Panasonic VIERA GT30
- Sharp AQUOS 830 Series
- LG LM7600
- Sony HX850
Rated 79% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)Along with 4 HDMI and 2 USB, the jack pack's best feature is a headphone port.
- 55" 1080p Plasma
- 3D 60 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released January, 2012
Rated 92% by by c|net (Mar, 2012)Picture settings: Panasonic barely changed its options on the ST50 and remains one of the least-adjustable TVs on the market.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series compared to the Panasonic Viera ST50
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LED-backlit
Rated 80% by by Keoki (Nov, 2011)Great color, enough HDMI ports, easy to set up and I'm glad I purchased this 55.
55”
Plasma
Rated 92% by by c|net (Mar, 2012)The ST50 handily outperforms its predecessor, with deeper blacks, more accurate color, and an improved bright-room image.
size
46"
55"
BRAVIA NX720 Series by c|net (Oct, 2011)We performed a hands-on evaluation of the 55-inch Sony KDL-55NX720, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.
Performance Real world tests of Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series vs Panasonic Viera ST50
black levels
BRAVIA NX720 Series by Dan (Jan, 2012)The monolithic design is very nice as well, although it increases the amount of reflection, it is bright enough and has great black levels with accurate colors.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Panasonic Viera ST50
| Supports Skype | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; video chat with friends from the comfort of your living room | |||
| Significantly more consistent calibrated gamma | 2.22 | vs | 2.14 |
| 3.1x more consistent calibrated gamma | |||
| More composite A/V inputs | 2 | vs | 1 |
| Twice as many composite A/V inputs | |||
| More D-Sub inputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more D-Sub inputs; great for hooking up to a computer | |||
| More HDMI ports | 4 | vs | 3 |
| 1 more HDMI ports | |||
| Significantly faster refresh rate | 240 Hz | vs | 60 Hz |
| 4x faster refresh rate; minimize motion blur for sports and action movies | |||
| Has a VESA mount | 400 mm x 300 mm | vs | None |
| Very few TVs have a VESA mount; easily mount your TV on a wall using standardized hardware | |||
| More RF inputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more RF inputs | |||
| Lighter | 20,094 g | vs | 32,477 g |
| Around 40% lighter | |||
Advantages compared to the Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series
| Much deeper blacks | 0.005 cd/sq. m. | vs | 0.07 cd/sq. m. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14x deeper blacks | |||
| Bigger | 55" | vs | 46" |
| Around 20% bigger | |||
| Supports 1080i de-interlacing | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; 1080i content is smoothly rendered at the TV's native resolution | |||
| Significantly more highly reviewed by consumers | 92% | vs | 82.71% |
| More than 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series | Panasonic Viera ST50 | ||
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Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sony BRAVIA HX750 Series Quite consistent calibrated gamma |
 | 2 | Panasonic VIERA GT30 Most accurate greens |
 | 5 | Sony HX850 4-way tie: Supports local dimming |
 | 7 | LG LW6500 OK component A/V inputs |
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