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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W220 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W220 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung SL820 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was released 2 months after the W220 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SL820 scores against the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony W220

 SL820 W220 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung SL820

 W220 SL820 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony W220

 SL820 W220 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL820 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL820 vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SL820 versus the W220.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and W220.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
Sony W220 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
Landscape photography with Sony W220
32
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
Sony W220 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony W220
 Samsung SL820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL820 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also called as IT100 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2009-01-08
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $160