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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES15
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung SL30 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was introduced within a month of the SL820 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SL30 grades versus the SL820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung SL820

 SL30 SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung SL30

 SL820 SL30 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung SL820

 SL30 SL820 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 has external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL30 against the SL820.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and SL820.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung SL820 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography highlights
25
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography info
Samsung SL820 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL30
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL30
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
25
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
27
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Samsung SL820
 Samsung SL30Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL30 Samsung SL820
Also referred to as ES15 IT100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $93 $280