Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB50F

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was announced 5 years prior to the WB50F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SL820 scores versus the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 enjoys outer 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) while the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SL820 vs the WB50F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and WB50F.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SL820 will be behind in sensor tech.