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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as IT100
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was brought out 4 years earlier than the ST150F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the SL820 grades against the ST150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung ST150F

 SL820 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung SL820

 ST150F SL820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Samsung ST150F

 SL820 ST150F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL820 versus the ST150F.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL820 and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST150F to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL820 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
26
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography info
Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography info
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average in class (114g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
32
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
27
really wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Samsung ST150F
 Samsung SL820Samsung ST150F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL820 Samsung ST150F
Also referred to as IT100 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $280 $300