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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as IT100
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was revealed 5 years before the WB350F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SL820 grades against the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung WB350F

 SL820 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Samsung SL820

 WB350F SL820 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 59 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB350F

 SL820 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SL820 vs the WB350F.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and WB350F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and WB350F.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB350F to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SL820 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography features
26
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography info
Samsung WB350F Street photography info
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL820
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (276g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
32
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB350F
 Samsung SL820Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL820 Samsung WB350F
Otherwise known as IT100 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $260