Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL820
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally Known as IT100
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL820 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung SL820, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX210 IS was introduced 17 months later than the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX210 IS scores against the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung SL820
SX210 IS | SL820 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon SX210 IS
SL820 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung SL820
SX210 IS | SL820 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX210 IS versus the SL820.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and SL820 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and SL820.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX210 IS to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SX210 IS should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung SL820 |
Otherwise known as | - | IT100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220g (0.49 pounds) | 168g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NB-5L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $226 | $280 |