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Canon S110 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon S110 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon S100
  • Refreshed by Canon S120
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
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Canon S110 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon S110 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and SL820 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S110 was launched 3 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S110 matches up against the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Samsung SL820

 S110 SL820 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2009More recent by 44 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon S110

 SL820 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Samsung SL820

 S110 SL820 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S110 vs Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S110 and the SL820.

Canon S110 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and SL820.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The S110 contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The younger S110 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S110 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
26
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography advice
Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography information
Samsung SL820 Travel photography information
64
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging details
Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
37
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon S110 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Samsung SL820
 Canon PowerShot S110Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Samsung SL820
Otherwise known as - IT100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198g (0.44 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $280