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Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX30

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Also Known as IT100
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX30 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WX30 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SL820 scores vs the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony WX30

 SL820 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung SL820

 WX30 SL820 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 29 months
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony WX30

 SL820 WX30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL820 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SL820 vs the WX30.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and WX30.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX30 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SL820 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography details
Sony WX30 Portrait photography details
26
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL820
Street photography with Sony WX30
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
Sony WX30 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography info
Sony WX30 Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
32
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging advice
Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
27
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
35
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony WX30
 Samsung SL820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL820 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Otherwise known as IT100 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.70 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $259