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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W650

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W650 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
Sony W650
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony W650

 SL820 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung SL820

 W650 SL820 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony W650

 SL820 W650 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W650 size comparison

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

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography factors
Sony W650 Portrait photography factors
26
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL820
Street photography with Sony W650
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (124g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
Sony W650 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average (124g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
Landscape photography with Sony W650
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
27
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony W650
 Samsung SL820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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