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Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7 II 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released November 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A7
  • Successor is Sony A7 III
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SL820 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the A7 II and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SL820 grades vs the A7 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony A7 II

 SL820 A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Samsung SL820

 A7 II SL820 
ReleasedNovember 2014February 2009More recent by 70 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony A7 II

 SL820 A7 II 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL820 has external dimensions 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 Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SL820 against the A7 II.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and A7 II is 94 and 69 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and A7 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL820 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7 II will resolve extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SL820 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 II Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography information
Sony A7 II Street photography information
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
80
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
Sony A7 II Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL820
Travel photography with Sony A7 II
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
61
weather proof
good resolution (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography info
Sony A7 II Landscape photography info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging information
Sony A7 II Vlogging information
27
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony A7 II
 Samsung SL820Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL820 Sony Alpha A7 II
Also called IT100 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-17 2014-11-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 117
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 599 grams (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2449
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $1,456