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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB750, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was released 3 years before the WB750 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SL820 scores vs the WB750 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung WB750

 SL820 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Samsung SL820

 WB750 SL820 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB750

 SL820 WB750 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 features outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB750 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SL820 vs the WB750.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and WB750 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and WB750.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB750 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SL820 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography info
26
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
Samsung WB750 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB750 Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others in class (193g)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
48
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
Samsung WB750 Vlogging details
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB750
 Samsung SL820Samsung WB750
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL820 Samsung WB750
Also called IT100 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $339