Samsung SL820 vs Sony W230

Lets look more closely at the Samsung SL820 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was manufactured about the same time to the W230 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SL820 grades vs the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL820 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL820 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 features outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SL820 versus the W230.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and W230.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.