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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung ST80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the ST80 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SL820 matches up vs the ST80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung ST80

 SL820 ST80 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung SL820

 ST80 SL820 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Samsung ST80

 SL820 ST80 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SL820 has got 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 ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung ST80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SL820 compared to the ST80.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and ST80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and ST80.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST80 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SL820 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography information
26
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography information
Samsung ST80 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL820
Sports photography with Samsung ST80
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography features
Samsung ST80 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
62
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
39
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL820
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
27
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
28
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Samsung ST80
 Samsung SL820Samsung ST80
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL820 Samsung ST80
Other name IT100 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes 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
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 118 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $249