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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL820, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Samsung. The resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was launched 23 months after the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SH100 matches up vs the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Samsung SL820

 SH100 SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung SH100

 SL820 SH100 

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Samsung SL820

 SH100 SL820 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SH100 has external dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has measurements 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 ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SH100 and the SL820.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and SL820 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH100 and SL820.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung SH100 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SH100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography details
Samsung SL820 Street photography details
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography details
Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography details
Samsung SL820 Travel photography details
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography information
37
great max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL820 Vlogging factors
33
great max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
includes external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
27
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Samsung SL820
 Samsung SH100Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SH100 Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-04 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4230 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 1600
Min native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash settings - 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $280