Samsung SL820 vs Sony TF1
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony TF1 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternate Name is IT100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed June 2013

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Samsung SL820 and Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SL820 was released 5 years prior to the TF1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SL820 scores versus the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony TF1
SL820 | TF1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung SL820
TF1 | SL820 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 52 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony TF1
SL820 | TF1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Samsung SL820 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL820 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Samsung SL820 and Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SL820 versus the TF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and TF1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TF1 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SL820 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

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Samsung SL820 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Also referred to as | IT100 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2013-06-21 |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $280 | $266 |