Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX10
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Additionally referred to as IT100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SL820 was introduced 22 months prior to the WX10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SL820 grades versus the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL820 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony WX10
| SL820 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung SL820
| WX10 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 22 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony WX10
| SL820 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL820 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SL820 versus the WX10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and WX10.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX10 to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SL820 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
| Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
| Otherwise known as | IT100 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-02-17 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.8" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.50 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 161 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-BG1 |
| 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $280 | $200 |