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Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7R

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as IT100
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7R II
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7R Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung SL820 and Sony A7R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The SL820 was introduced 6 years earlier than the A7R and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SL820 grades versus the A7R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony A7R

 SL820 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung SL820

 A7R SL820 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony A7R

 SL820 A7R 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL820 and Sony A7R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SL820 versus the A7R.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and A7R is 94 and 78 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and A7R.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL820 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R will render extra detail using its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SL820 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
84
manual focus
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography info
Sony A7R Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
80
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (465 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
Sony A7R Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proofing
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (340 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography details
Sony A7R Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competitors (465 grams)
environment proofing
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
low battery (340 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R Landscape photography highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
78
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count fantastic (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R Vlogging highlights
27
really wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
36
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
lighter than competitors (465g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony A7R
 Samsung SL820Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL820 Sony Alpha A7R
Otherwise known as IT100 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-17 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 465 gr (1.03 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
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 1 1
Launch price $280 $1,898