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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung SL820

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Samsung SL820
(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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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Samsung SL820, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was unveiled 3 years later than the SL820 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-820UZ scores against the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Samsung SL820

 SP-820UZ SL820 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2009Fresher by 43 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 SL820 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung SL820

 SP-820UZ SL820 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the SL820.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and SL820 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and SL820.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-820UZ to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SP-820UZ provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography details
Samsung SL820 Street photography details
37
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
32
amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
Samsung SL820 Travel photography advice
55
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
35
decently wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
Samsung SL820 Vlogging advice
25
decently wide (22mm)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (485g)
27
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung SL820
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSamsung SL820
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Samsung SL820
Also Known as - IT100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-21 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 485 gr (1.07 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $280