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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL820

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL820 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was brought out 4 years after the SL820 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera grades versus the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung SL820

 Galaxy Camera SL820 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2009More modern by 49 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SL820 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung SL820

 Galaxy Camera SL820 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the SL820.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and SL820 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and SL820.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography details
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography details
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging info
Samsung SL820 Vlogging info
37
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than competition (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung SL820
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung SL820
Also called as Wi-Fi IT100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $450 $280