Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL820
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33 Features
53 Overall
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34 Features
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Launched March 2009
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Also Known as IT100
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Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL820, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX1 IS was manufactured 2 months later than the SL820 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX1 IS grades versus the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung SL820
| SX1 IS | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon SX1 IS
| SL820 | SX1 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SL820
| SX1 IS | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX1 IS versus the SL820.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and SL820 is 64 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and SL820.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung SL820 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung SL820 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung SL820 |
| Also Known as | - | IT100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-03-27 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.4-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 4.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 615 gr (1.36 lb) | 168 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 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 ID | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $600 | $280 |