Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL820

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SH100 & Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

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.

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

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.