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Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as IT100
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7S II
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is very close but the SL820 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SL820 was brought out 6 years earlier than the A7S which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SL820 matches up against the A7S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony A7S

 SL820 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung SL820

 A7S SL820 
AnnouncedApril 2014February 2009Newer by 62 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony A7S

 SL820 A7S 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL820 versus the A7S.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and A7S is 94 and 77 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and A7S.

All in all, both the cameras have the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The SL820 offers the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh more challenging. The more aged SL820 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography info
Sony A7S Portrait photography info
26
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
you can focus manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography factors
Sony A7S Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competition (489g)
very good high ISO (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (360 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography info
Sony A7S Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
lighter than competition (489g)
environment proof
bad battery (360 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
Landscape photography with Sony A7S
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging info
Sony A7S Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
34
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
lighter than competition (489g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony A7S
 Samsung SL820Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL820 Sony Alpha A7S
Otherwise known as IT100 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-17 2014-04-06
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 1600 409600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
AE 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) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 489g (1.08 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $1,998