Samsung SL820 vs Sony S950
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94 Imaging
33 Features
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally Known as IT100
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2009

Samsung SL820 vs Sony S950 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung SL820 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SL820 was unveiled about the same time to the S950 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SL820 grades vs the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony S950 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony S950
SL820 | S950 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung SL820
S950 | SL820 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony S950
SL820 | S950 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Samsung SL820 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung SL820 and Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SL820 against the S950.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and S950.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung SL820 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

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Samsung SL820 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Also Known as | IT100 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $280 | $130 |