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Samsung SL820 vs Sony A3000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A3000 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Successor is Sony a3500
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony A3000 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung SL820 vs Sony A3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The SL820 was brought out 5 years before the A3000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SL820 scores vs the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony A3000

 SL820 A3000 

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung SL820

 A3000 SL820 
LaunchedAugust 2013February 2009Newer by 55 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony A3000

 SL820 A3000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 comes with outside 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 Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SL820 vs the A3000.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and A3000 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and A3000.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL820 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A3000 will result in greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL820 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
Portrait photography with Sony A3000
26
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography info
Sony A3000 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
60
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography details
Sony A3000 Travel photography details
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
60
good battery (470 per charge)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (411 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography information
Sony A3000 Landscape photography information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
Sony A3000 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
26
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (411g)
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony A3000
 Samsung SL820Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL820 Sony Alpha A3000
Otherwise known as IT100 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-17 2013-08-27
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 1600 16000
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 411g (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $398