Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB800F

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WB800F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SL820 grades versus the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL820 and the WB800F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and WB800F.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB800F to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SL820 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.