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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was brought out 10 months earlier than the ST600 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SL820 matches up against the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung ST600

 SL820 ST600 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung SL820

 ST600 SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Samsung ST600

 SL820 ST600 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 has outside 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) and the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung ST600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SL820 vs the ST600.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and ST600 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL820 and ST600.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST600 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SL820 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography info
26
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
Samsung ST600 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
Samsung ST600 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL820
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
65
features focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
44
reasonably wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Samsung ST600
 Samsung SL820Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL820 Samsung ST600
Also called IT100 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A SLB07
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $330