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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W350

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W350 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung SL820 versus Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was brought out 10 months prior to the W350 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SL820 scores versus the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony W350

 SL820 W350 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung SL820

 W350 SL820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony W350

 SL820 W350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL820 offers exterior dimensions 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 W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL820 versus the W350.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL820 and W350.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W350 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SL820 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
Portrait photography with Sony W350
26
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL820
Street photography with Sony W350
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL820
Sports photography with Sony W350
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
Sony W350 Travel photography factors
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
Landscape photography with Sony W350
32
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL820
Vlogging with Sony W350
27
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony W350
 Samsung SL820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL820 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Also referred to as IT100 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $200