Samsung SL820 vs Sony S2100

Below is a extended review of the Samsung SL820 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the S2100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SL820 matches up against the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 comes with external 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 S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SL820 compared to the S2100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and S2100.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older SL820 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.