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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST95 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 ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung ST95, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was brought out 23 months earlier than the ST95 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SL820 grades against the ST95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung ST95

 SL820 ST95 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung SL820

 ST95 SL820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Samsung ST95

 SL820 ST95 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL820 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung ST95 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL820 and the ST95.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and ST95 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and ST95.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST95 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL820 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL820
Sports photography with Samsung ST95
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST95 Travel photography factors
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
32
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL820
Vlogging with Samsung ST95
27
decently wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Samsung ST95
 Samsung SL820Samsung ST95
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL820 Samsung ST95
Also called as IT100 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
External flash
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) -
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $145