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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung WB800F

 SL820 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung SL820

 WB800F SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB800F

 SL820 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

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

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
26
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others (218 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging information
Samsung WB800F Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
35
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Samsung SL820 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung SL820Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL820 Samsung WB800F
Also Known as IT100 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-17 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $300