Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL820
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Launched January 2009
- Updated by Canon SX20 IS
(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
- Released February 2009
- Alternate Name is IT100

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung SL820, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX10 IS was manufactured within a month of the SL820 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX10 IS scores against the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung SL820
SX10 IS | SL820 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon SX10 IS
SL820 | SX10 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung SL820
SX10 IS | SL820 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX10 IS vs the SL820.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and SL820 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and SL820.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung SL820 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung SL820 |
Other name | - | IT100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $275 | $280 |