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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below is a complete review of the Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was announced 4 years earlier than the WB250F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SL820 scores versus the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung WB250F

 SL820 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung SL820

 WB250F SL820 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB250F

 SL820 WB250F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SL820 against the WB250F.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and WB250F.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB250F to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SL820 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
26
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL820
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL820
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors (226g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
35
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung SL820Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL820 Samsung WB250F
Also Known as IT100 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 168g (0.37 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $250