Samsung SL820 vs Sony W810
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W810 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Other Name is IT100
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2014

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W810 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung SL820 vs Sony W810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SL820 was released 5 years prior to the W810 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SL820 grades vs the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W810 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL820 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony W810
SL820 | W810 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung SL820
W810 | SL820 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 59 months |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony W810
SL820 | W810 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung SL820 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL820 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Samsung SL820 vs Sony W810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SL820 versus the W810.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and W810.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SL820 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL820 vs Sony W810 Specifications
Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Otherwise known as | IT100 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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) | 111g (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 | - | 200 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $280 | $100 |