Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX350
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX350 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
- Alternate Name is IT100
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Older Model is Sony WX300
- New Model is Sony WX500
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Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung SL820 versus Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SL820 was manufactured 6 years prior to the WX350 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SL820 matches up vs the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony WX350
| SL820 | WX350 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung SL820
| WX350 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 60 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony WX350
| SL820 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL820 features outer dimensions 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 WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SL820 compared to the WX350.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and WX350.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX350 to give extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SL820 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Otherwise known as | IT100 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-02-17 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.50 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | - |
| 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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 | - | 470 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $280 | $270 |
