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Samsung SL820 vs Sony a5000

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung SL820 vs Sony a5000 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Newer Model is Sony a5100
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony a5000 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung SL820 vs Sony a5000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SL820 was launched 5 years before the a5000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SL820 grades against the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony a5000

 SL820 a5000 

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung SL820

 a5000 SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 59 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony a5000

 SL820 a5000 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung SL820 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL820 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL820 vs Sony a5000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SL820 vs the a5000.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and a5000 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and a5000.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL820 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony a5000 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL820 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography information
Sony a5000 Portrait photography information
26
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography features
Sony a5000 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
78
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
Sony a5000 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
59
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (420 per charge)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL820
Travel photography with Sony a5000
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
78
good battery pack (420 shots)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
Landscape photography with Sony a5000
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (420 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging information
Sony a5000 Vlogging information
27
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony a5000
 Samsung SL820Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL820 Sony Alpha a5000
Otherwise known as IT100 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 1600 16000
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 gr (0.37 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life - 420 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $448