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Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7S
  • New Model is Sony A7S III
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S II Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is relatively similar but the SL820 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL820 was launched 7 years prior to the A7S II which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SL820 grades versus the A7S II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony A7S II

 SL820 A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung SL820

 A7S II SL820 
AnnouncedOctober 2015February 2009Newer by 80 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony A7S II

 SL820 A7S II 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL820 has got external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SL820 and the A7S II.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and A7S II is 94 and 68 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and A7S II.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SL820 features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The more aged SL820 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7S II Portrait photography advice
26
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
you can focus manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL820
Street photography with Sony A7S II
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
Sony A7S II Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography information
Sony A7S II Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
49
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S II Landscape photography factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S II as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony A7S II
 Samsung SL820Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL820 Sony Alpha A7S II
Also Known as IT100 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-02-17 2015-10-12
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 169
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 627 grams (1.38 lbs)
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 score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $2,767