Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL820
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36 Features
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Released August 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX520 HS
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Also Known as IT100

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL820 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX510 HS and 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 SX510 HS (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX510 HS scores versus the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung SL820
SX510 HS | SL820 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 55 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon SX510 HS
SL820 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung SL820
SX510 HS | SL820 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS vs the SL820.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and SL820 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and SL820.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer SX510 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Samsung SL820 |
Also Known as | - | IT100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-08-22 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349g (0.77 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 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 | 250 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $280 |