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Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX220

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
41
Overall
41

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
Sony WX220
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony WX220

 SL820 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung SL820

 WX220 SL820 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony WX220

 SL820 WX220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

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

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography details
Sony WX220 Portrait photography details
26
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
Sony WX220 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL820
Travel photography with Sony WX220
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX220 Landscape photography advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
44
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging factors
Sony WX220 Vlogging factors
27
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony WX220
 Samsung SL820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
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