Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX9

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was introduced 22 months prior to the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SL820 grades versus the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL820 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL820 vs Sony WX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL820 and the WX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL820 and WX9.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX9 to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SL820 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.