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Samsung SL820 vs Sony S930

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony S930 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony S930 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung SL820 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was brought out 2 months later than the S930 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SL820 grades against the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony S930

		

		

			
 SL820 S930 
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung SL820

		

		

			
 S930 SL820 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony S930

		

		

			
 SL820 S930 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung SL820 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL820 features physical 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 S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Samsung SL820 versus Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SL820 against the S930.
Samsung SL820 vs Sony S930 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Samsung SL820 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung SL820 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and S930.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung SL820 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.
	
			Samsung SL820 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung SL820 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung SL820 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
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 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
26
 has manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Samsung SL820
Street photography with Sony S930
47
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
17
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
24
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung SL820 Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
57
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
50
 built-in flash
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
Landscape photography with Sony S930
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
31
 has manual focus
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 screen is small (2.4 inches)
 manual mode not available
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
Vlogging with Sony S930
27
 pretty wide (28mm)
 includes face detect autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic port
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
 does not have mic jack
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony S930 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony S930
 Samsung SL820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL820 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also Known as IT100 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $219