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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Samsung SL820
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung SL820 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was announced 10 months earlier than the W370 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SL820 grades vs the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony W370

 SL820 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung SL820

 W370 SL820 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony W370

 SL820 W370 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 offers external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL820 versus Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SL820 against the W370.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and W370.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W370 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SL820 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
Sony W370 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography highlights
Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W370 Landscape photography highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
27
really wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony W370
 Samsung SL820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL820 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also called as IT100 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $230