Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung SL820
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Samsung SL820. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Samsung SL820
SP-820UZ | SL820 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 43 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
SL820 | SP-820UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung SL820
SP-820UZ | SL820 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Samsung SL820 | |
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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 |