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Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX80

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung SL820 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was unveiled 4 years before the WX80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SL820 matches up versus the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony WX80

 SL820 WX80 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung SL820

 WX80 SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony WX80

 SL820 WX80 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SL820 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Samsung SL820 versus Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SL820 vs the WX80.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and WX80.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX80 to render more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SL820 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography factors
Sony WX80 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (124g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography features
Sony WX80 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition (124g)
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging advice
Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
27
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony WX80
 Samsung SL820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL820 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Alternate name IT100 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
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 - 240 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $276