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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL820

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Samsung EX2F versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Samsung. The resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very close but the EX2F (1/1.7") and SL820 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was announced 3 years after the SL820 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX2F grades against the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung SL820

 EX2F SL820 
LaunchedDecember 2012February 2009More modern by 47 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung EX2F

 SL820 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung SL820

 EX2F SL820 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX2F vs the SL820.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and SL820 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and SL820.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The EX2F offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The more recent EX2F is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
26
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography features
Samsung SL820 Street photography features
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
Samsung SL820 Vlogging factors
71
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (294g)
27
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung SL820
 Samsung EX2FSamsung SL820
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung EX2F Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-12-18 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 294 grams (0.65 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 209 not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $478 $280