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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WB210 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SL820 grades against the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung WB210

 SL820 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung SL820

 WB210 SL820 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 29 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB210

 SL820 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SL820 and the WB210.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL820 and WB210.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB210 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SL820 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
26
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (174g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition in class (174g)
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL820
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung SL820Samsung WB210
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL820 Samsung WB210
Also referred to as IT100 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.50 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 174 grams (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $279