Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB2200F

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung WB2200F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WB2200F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SL820 scores against the WB2200F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL820 & Samsung WB2200F. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL820 Gallery & Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SL820 and the WB2200F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and WB2200F is 94 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and WB2200F.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older SL820 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.