Samsung SL820 vs Sony NEX-5
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Alternate Name is IT100
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
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Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL820 vs Sony NEX-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is pretty similar but the SL820 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SL820 was announced 15 months prior to the NEX-5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SL820 scores versus the NEX-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony NEX-5
| SL820 | NEX-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Samsung SL820
| NEX-5 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 15 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony NEX-5
| SL820 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Samsung SL820 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 has outside 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 NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SL820 vs the NEX-5.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and NEX-5 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Samsung SL820 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and NEX-5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL820 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5 will offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SL820 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Samsung SL820 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SL820 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Also referred to as | IT100 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2010-06-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.50 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 168g (0.37 lbs) | 287g (0.63 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 796 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-10A | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $280 | $599 |