Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST65

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung SL820 and Samsung ST65, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was introduced 23 months before the ST65 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SL820 matches up against the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL820 & Samsung ST65. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL820 Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL820 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL820 and Samsung ST65 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SL820 vs the ST65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and ST65 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and ST65.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST65 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SL820 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.