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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung WB50F

 SL820 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung SL820

 WB50F SL820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 59 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB50F

 SL820 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL820
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL820
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (207g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung SL820Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL820 Samsung WB50F
Other name IT100 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 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
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s -
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $180