Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST90

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung SL820 and Samsung ST90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. The resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was announced 23 months earlier than the ST90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SL820 grades against the ST90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL820 and Samsung ST90. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SL820 and the ST90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and ST90 is 94 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and ST90.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST90 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SL820 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.