Clicky

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL820

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The DV150F was launched 3 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the DV150F scores vs the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung SL820

 DV150F SL820 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung DV150F

 SL820 DV150F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung SL820

 DV150F SL820 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F provides external dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung SL820 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the DV150F versus the SL820.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and SL820 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and SL820.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung DV150F to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher DV150F should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
Samsung SL820 Sports photography factors
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
27
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung SL820
 Samsung DV150FSamsung SL820
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV150F Samsung SL820
Also referred to as - IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $280