Samsung SL820 vs Sony W800

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung SL820 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was manufactured 6 years before the W800 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SL820 matches up versus the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL820 has external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL820 versus Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SL820 against the W800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL820 and W800.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W800 to produce extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SL820 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.