Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX50V
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX50V 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Replaced the Sony HX30V
Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX50V Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SL820 was released 5 years earlier than the HX50V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the SL820 scores against the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony HX50V
SL820 | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung SL820
HX50V | SL820 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | February 2009 | Newer by 50 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony HX50V
SL820 | HX50V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SL820 compared to the HX50V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.
Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and HX50V.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to provide more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SL820 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Also called | IT100 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 5.60 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 Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 272 grams (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $439 |