Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S II
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony A7S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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL820 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony A7S II
SL820 | A7S II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung SL820
A7S II | SL820 | |||
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Announced | October 2015 | February 2009 | Newer by 80 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony A7S II
SL820 | A7S II | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and A7S II is 94 and 68 respectively.
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.
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Samsung SL820 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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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 |