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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL820

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(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
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
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung SL820

 HZ50W SL820 
RevealedMay 2010February 2009Newer by 15 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung HZ50W

 SL820 HZ50W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung SL820

 HZ50W SL820 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

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

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography advice
46
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
26
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography features
Samsung SL820 Travel photography features
58
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography information
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
Samsung SL820 Vlogging advice
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung SL820
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung SL820
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