Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX200V

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.

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.

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.

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

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.