Samsung SL820 vs Sony G3
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony G3 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
- Released February 2009
- Also Known as IT100
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
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The following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung SL820 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SL820 was released 2 months after the G3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SL820 grades versus the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony G3
| SL820 | G3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung SL820
| G3 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony G3
| SL820 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung SL820 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL820 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SL820 compared to the G3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Samsung SL820 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL820 and G3.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung SL820 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Otherwise known as | IT100 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-02-17 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 168g (0.37 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $280 | $200 |