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Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony HX50V

 SL820 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung SL820

 HX50V SL820 
IntroducedApril 2013February 2009Newer by 50 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony HX50V

 SL820 HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography details
Sony HX50V Portrait photography details
26
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography information
Sony HX50V Street photography information
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
Sony HX50V Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (400 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
good battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery (400 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging features
Sony HX50V Vlogging features
27
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony HX50V
 Samsung SL820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
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