Samsung SL820 vs Sony W310

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung SL820 versus Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was launched 10 months prior to the W310 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SL820 grades against the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL820 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL820 versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SL820 and the W310.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and W310.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SL820 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.