Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB30F
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
- Additionally referred to as IT100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced January 2013
Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SL820 was unveiled 4 years before the WB30F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SL820 grades vs the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung WB30F
SL820 | WB30F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung SL820
WB30F | SL820 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB30F
SL820 | WB30F | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 features exterior 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) and the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB30F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SL820 and the WB30F.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and WB30F.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL820 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Samsung SL820 | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung SL820 | Samsung WB30F |
Otherwise known as | IT100 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) | 128 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $180 |