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Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
Sony HX200V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony HX200V

 SL820 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung SL820

 HX200V SL820 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2009Fresher by 39 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony HX200V

 SL820 HX200V 
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

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

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
Sony HX200V Portrait photography features
26
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography features
Sony HX200V Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL820
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX200V Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
great battery pack (450 shots)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (583g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography features
Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
great battery pack (450 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX200V Vlogging highlights
27
fairly wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
27
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (583 grams)
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony HX200V
 Samsung SL820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
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