Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL820
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Launched May 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5500
(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
- Additionally referred to as IT100

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL820 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The HZ50W was brought out 15 months after the SL820 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HZ50W grades vs the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung SL820
HZ50W | SL820 | |||
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Revealed | May 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 15 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung HZ50W
SL820 | HZ50W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung SL820
HZ50W | SL820 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W offers outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ50W and the SL820.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and SL820 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and SL820.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ50W to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer HZ50W will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ50W | Samsung SL820 |
Also Known as | WB5500 | IT100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-05-03 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 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-11A | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $250 | $280 |