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Samsung SL820 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

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).

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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
26
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
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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
32
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
28
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