Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX220
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX220 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
- Released February 2009
- Other Name is IT100
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released February 2014

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX220 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Samsung SL820 versus Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SL820 was launched 6 years earlier than the WX220 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SL820 grades vs the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL820 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony WX220
SL820 | WX220 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung SL820
WX220 | SL820 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony WX220
SL820 | WX220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Samsung SL820 versus Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SL820 compared to the WX220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and WX220 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL820 and WX220.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX220 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SL820 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Otherwise known as | IT100 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life | - | 210 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $280 | $198 |