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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W620 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W620 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung SL820 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was launched 3 years prior to the W620 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SL820 scores vs the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony W620

 SL820 W620 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung SL820

 W620 SL820 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony W620

 SL820 W620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL820 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Samsung SL820 versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SL820 compared to the W620.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and W620.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W620 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SL820 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography features
Sony W620 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
Sony W620 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than average in class (116g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
Landscape photography with Sony W620
32
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging factors
Sony W620 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony W620
 Samsung SL820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL820 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also called IT100 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 168g (0.37 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $102