Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX200V
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX200V 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
- Released February 2009
- Other Name is IT100
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced May 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX100V
- Replacement is Sony HX300

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Samsung SL820 and Sony HX200V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SL820 was launched 4 years before the HX200V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SL820 grades versus the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony HX200V
SL820 | HX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung SL820
HX200V | SL820 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 39 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony HX200V
SL820 | HX200V | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL820 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
See the Samsung SL820 and Sony HX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL820 and the HX200V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and HX200V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL820 and HX200V.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX200V to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SL820 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

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Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Alternative name | IT100 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 12.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lbs) | 583g (1.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 450 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $280 | $480 |