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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL820

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL820 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was unveiled 3 months later than the SL820 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HZ10W grades vs the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung SL820

 HZ10W SL820 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung HZ10W

 SL820 HZ10W 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung SL820

 HZ10W SL820 
AnnouncedMay 2009February 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W has got external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ10W compared to the SL820.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and SL820 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and SL820.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung SL820 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
31
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
Samsung SL820 Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography info
35
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
27
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung SL820
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ10W Samsung SL820
Otherwise known as WB500 IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2432 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
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
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $280