Samsung SL820 vs Sony RX100 VII

Here is a extended review of the Samsung SL820 and Sony RX100 VII, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The SL820 was released 11 years before the RX100 VII and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SL820 grades versus the RX100 VII with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL820 features external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL820 and Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL820 against the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and RX100 VII is 94 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL820 and RX100 VII.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL820 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will give you more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SL820 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.