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Canon A810 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A810 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
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Canon A810 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A810 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A810 was introduced 3 years after the SL820 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A810 grades against the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Samsung SL820

 A810 SL820 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon A810

 SL820 A810 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A810 and Samsung SL820

 A810 SL820 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A810 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A810 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A810 and Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A810 against the SL820.

Canon A810 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and SL820.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A810 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer A810 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography information
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography features
Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A810
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
27
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A810 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Samsung SL820
 Canon PowerShot A810Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171 grams (0.38 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $99 $280