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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL820

Portability
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Imaging
33
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung SL820

 SX10 IS SL820 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon SX10 IS

 SL820 SX10 IS 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung SL820

 SX10 IS SL820 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
offers face detection focusing
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
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screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung SL820 Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (600g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL820 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
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really wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung SL820
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung SL820
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