Samsung SL820 vs Sony W510

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung SL820 and Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was brought out 22 months prior to the W510 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SL820 matches up against the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 has got external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL820 and Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SL820 vs the W510.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and W510.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SL820 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.