Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL820
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Revealed August 2010
- New Model is Canon SX150 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally referred to as IT100

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung SL820, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was brought out 19 months after the SL820 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung SL820
SX130 IS | SL820 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 19 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon SX130 IS
SL820 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung SL820
SX130 IS | SL820 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS offers outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS and the SL820.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and SL820 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and SL820.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX130 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Samsung SL820 |
Alternate name | - | IT100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-08-19 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308 grams (0.68 pounds) | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 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 | 2 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $250 | $280 |