Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL820

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL820, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 3 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the SL820.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and SL820 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and SL820.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.