Samsung SL820 vs Sony W550

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL820 versus Sony W550, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was launched 3 years earlier than the W550 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SL820 scores against the W550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL820 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL820 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL820 versus Sony W550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SL820 against the W550.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and W550 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL820 and W550.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W550 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SL820 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.