Samsung SL820 vs Sony W650
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is IT100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W650 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Samsung SL820 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SL820 was unveiled 3 years before the W650 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SL820 scores versus the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony W650
SL820 | W650 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung SL820
W650 | SL820 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 35 months |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony W650
SL820 | W650 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung SL820 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL820 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung SL820 vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SL820 versus the W650.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL820 and W650.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W650 to result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SL820 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Also called | IT100 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 3.70 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | 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 | One | One |
Cost at launch | $280 | $140 |