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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as IT100
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Samsung. The resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was released 22 months earlier than the WB700 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SL820 scores versus the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung WB700

 SL820 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Samsung SL820

 WB700 SL820 
RevealedDecember 2010February 2009More modern by 22 months
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB700

 SL820 WB700 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL820 features exterior 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 WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SL820 against the WB700.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and WB700.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB700 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SL820 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography info
26
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography info
Samsung WB700 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL820
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography information
32
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL820
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
28
really wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB700
 Samsung SL820Samsung WB700
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL820 Samsung WB700
Otherwise known as IT100 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) ()
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $300