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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL820

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The DV300F was revealed 2 years later than the SL820 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the DV300F scores vs the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung SL820

 DV300F SL820 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung DV300F

 SL820 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung SL820

 DV300F SL820 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F has physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the DV300F vs the SL820.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and SL820 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and SL820.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer DV300F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography factors
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
Samsung SL820 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography highlights
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
Samsung SL820 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung SL820
 Samsung DV300FSamsung SL820
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV300F Samsung SL820
Also called - IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-02 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 BP88 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $280