Samsung SL820 vs Sony W290

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung SL820 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was announced very close to the W290 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SL820 scores against the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL820 has external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SL820 and the W290.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and W290.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account.