Samsung SL820 vs Sony W570

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung SL820 vs Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was unveiled 22 months prior to the W570 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SL820 grades versus the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL820 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL820 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor 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) whilst the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL820 vs Sony W570 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SL820 compared to the W570.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL820 and W570.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W570 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SL820 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.