Nikon A10 has a
16.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Samsung SL720 has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor .
Below you can see the A10 and SL720 sensor size comparison.
Nikon A10 and Samsung SL720 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.