Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX5

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung SL820 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the SL820 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The SL820 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the HX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SL820 grades vs the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL820 features outside measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SL820 against the HX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and HX5.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL820 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung SL820 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SL820 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.