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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL820

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS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
Samsung SL820
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung SL820

 SX210 IS SL820 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon SX210 IS

 SL820 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung SL820

 SX210 IS SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and SL820 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
38
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung SL820 Sports photography factors
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography features
Samsung SL820 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging information
Samsung SL820 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
27
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung SL820
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung SL820
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