Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL820
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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 size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung SL820
| SL30 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact 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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Samsung SL30 | Samsung 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 |
