Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL820
94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 7000
(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

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The 7000 was released very close to the SL820 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 7000 matches up vs the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Samsung SL820
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus 7000
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Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Samsung SL820
7000 | SL820 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 7000 against the SL820.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and SL820.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of images though you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Samsung SL820 |
Also called | mju 7000 | IT100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 172g (0.38 pounds) | 168g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $280 | $280 |