Samsung SL820 vs Sony S950

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.