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Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung SL820 versus Sony HX90V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was revealed 7 years prior to the HX90V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SL820 scores versus the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony HX90V

 SL820 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung SL820

 HX90V SL820 
AnnouncedApril 2015February 2009More recent by 74 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony HX90V

 SL820 HX90V 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL820 versus Sony HX90V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SL820 vs the HX90V.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SL820 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX90V Portrait photography highlights
26
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography features
Sony HX90V Street photography features
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography factors
Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
76
good battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX90V Landscape photography advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
75
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony HX90V
 Samsung SL820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL820 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Also Known as IT100 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 360 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $280 $440