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Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX150

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung SL820 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was launched 4 years prior to the WX150 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SL820 matches up against the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony WX150

 SL820 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung SL820

 WX150 SL820 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony WX150

 SL820 WX150 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 provides external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SL820 against the WX150.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and WX150.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX150 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SL820 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography information
Sony WX150 Portrait photography information
26
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
Sony WX150 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
Sony WX150 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL820
Travel photography with Sony WX150
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition in class (133g)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX150 Landscape photography advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL820
Vlogging with Sony WX150
28
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony WX150
 Samsung SL820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL820 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Also called as IT100 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $300