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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL820

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
Photography Glossary

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL820, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 4 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX280 HS grades versus the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung SL820

 SX280 HS SL820 
ReleasedMarch 2013February 2009Fresher by 50 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon SX280 HS

 SL820 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung SL820

 SX280 HS SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS features physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has specifications 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 SX280 HS vs Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS vs the SL820.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and SL820.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX280 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography information
Samsung SL820 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography features
Samsung SL820 Travel photography features
61
lighter than competition (233 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (210 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
27
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Samsung SL820
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSSamsung SL820
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Samsung SL820
Also called - IT100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-03-21 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 life 210 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $325 $280