Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL820
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Launched April 2017
- Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
- Successor is Canon SX740 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally Known as IT100
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In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung SL820, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SX730 HS was manufactured 8 years later than the SL820 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX730 HS grades against the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung SL820
| SX730 HS | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2017 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 99 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon SX730 HS
| SL820 | SX730 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung SL820
| SX730 HS | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX730 HS against the SL820.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and SL820 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and SL820.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to produce more detail due to its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Samsung SL820 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Samsung SL820 |
| Also called | - | IT100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2017-04-06 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20.3 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 922k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.9 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.50 m |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 300 gr (0.66 lb) | 168 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | 250 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $399 | $280 |