Samsung SL820 vs Sony W220
94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W220 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
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is IT100
(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

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").

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.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W220 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony W220
SL820 | W220 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung SL820
W220 | SL820 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony W220
SL820 | W220 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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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 |