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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was manufactured at a similar time to the SL820 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SL102 matches up against the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung SL820

 SL102 SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung SL102

 SL820 SL102 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Samsung SL820

 SL102 SL820 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 has outer dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL102 compared to the SL820.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and SL820 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and SL820.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung SL820 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
25
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL102
Street photography with Samsung SL820
55
lighter than others in class (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL102
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than others in class (116g)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography highlights
27
very good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging features
Samsung SL820 Vlogging features
30
very good max aperture (f)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
27
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Samsung SL820
 Samsung SL102Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL102 Samsung SL820
Otherwise known as ES55 IT100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $280