Samsung SL820

Samsung SL820 is Samsung's Small Sensor Compact digital camera originally launched on February of 2009. The camera uses a 12MP, CCD 1/2.3" sized sensor and has a peak resolution of 4000 x 3000. It is referred to as "IT100" in certain regions.

The SL820 stands at #208 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras & all around #1171 out of 1465 for cameras in our list. You can check out our Advanced camera filter to get camera ratings based on your customized criteria.

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The Samsung SL820 has a history of related cameras. Here, you can find all past and current models as well as important specs.

You can check the SL820 from different angles in the gallery underneath.

Below is a checklist of pluses and minuses of the Samsung SL820 based on features which are usually seen as crucial in a digital camera.

The sensor specification on the Samsung SL820 is 6.08mm x 4.56mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor has the capability to resolve 4000 x 3000 pixels and aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9.

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The CCD sensor has 12MP and supports a standard ISO range of 80 to 1600. Sadly, RAW photos are not supported therefore the user has less margin for error.

The graphic underneath displays the SL820's sensor dimensions when compared to other popular sizes. The SL820 sensor has a crop factor of 5.9 and is showcased in green.

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To get an idea of different aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Samsung SL820 weighs 0.37 lb (168 gr or 5.93 ounces) & the measurement of the camera is 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9"). The weight of general Small Sensor Compact camera is 174 gr and the Samsung SL820 is very similar as compared to other competitors.

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Down below is a picture of the Samsung SL820 beside a softdrink so you're able to get a sense of its scale.

The top view under will illustrate the button layout on the SL820.

The SL820 has got a built in lens featuring a focal range of 28-140mm giving it a 5.0 x zoom which isn't really perfect but it is going to be invaluable in certain scenarios.

At the widest 28mm, it features an aperture of f3.4 and that is fairly slow and not great for low light circumstances and you may find it difficult to get a shallow depth of field. You might also have to raise the ISO setting giving you noisy photos. With the tele end, 140mm comes to f5.8 which is quite slow and you might need to utilize slower shutter speeds.

The SL820 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes

Cameras that contain NFC and Bluetooth connectivity can be controlled wirelessly by smartphones. You are able to copy images and in some cases adjust camera settings without connecting directly to the camera.

A few applications even allow a Liveview and press the shutter if you aren't near the camera. If the camera provides a HDMI port, it can be attached to an external screen. The majority of cameras enable you to recharge the battery using the USB port.

The highest video quality on the Samsung SL820 is 1280 x 720 and you can shoot in Motion JPEG file format. 720p is terrible for today's standards. You really should target a minimum 1080p quality for decent video. The camera doesn't include a microphone and headphone port which means that you have little control over the audio. It is perhaps a better idea to order a different model in case you need better audio for your videos.

Samsung SL820 doesn't include weather sealing so wet conditions may affect the camera.

The Samsung SL820 houses a 3" fixed screen supporting a resolution of 230k dots.

Please be aware that the screen has no touch support.

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The ViewFinder specs for Samsung SL820 are as follows:

• ViewFinder None

For sunny outdoor conditions which make the camera screens washed out and challenging to see, viewfinders are rather valuable.

The max shutter speed is 1/1500s.

Samsung SL820 features only integrated flash lacking external flash ability.

Samsung SL820 features just Contrast Detect Autofocus & does not have Phase Detect Autofocus. Phase Detection focusing is a lot more quicker and accurate when compared to Contrast Detect focusing. The camera boasts Face detection making it useful for portrait photography.

Samsung SL820 has not got manual focus. Manual focus mode can be useful for low light occasions or you need to have more precise focusing control.

The typical Small Sensor Compact camera battery life is 241. Fujifilm X30 features the highest (470) battery life for this range of cameras.

Underneath is a listing of Small Sensor Compact cameras that come with the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X30
SL820 vs Fujifilm X30470 yesnono

Casio EX-10
SL820 vs EX-10455 yesnono

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Ricoh GR Digital IV
SL820 vs GR Digital IV390 yesnono

Canon G12
SL820 vs G12370 yesnono

Canon G16
SL820 vs G16360 yesnono

The following diagram displays a summation of the Samsung SL820 for various kinds of photography. To learn more, scroll to the specific paragraph underneath.

The Samsung SL820 gets a rating of 26 which is awful, meaning that it is just not very good for portraits. Taking portrait photos leans heavily to sensor specs, support for RAW photos together with the flexibility to utilize external lighting.

Having a decent rating of 47, the Samsung SL820 is reasonably adequate for street photography. A good street photography camera comes with a good balance of picture quality and portability.

A awful sports photography score of 17 suggests the Samsung SL820 is just not very good for shooting sports. A camera must have fantastic autofocus and fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Weight is really critical in buying a camera for travel. Over-all, the Samsung SL820 gets a moderate 57 for a travel camera which makes it reasonably adequate for your vacations.

If you are planning to choose a digital camera for landscape photography, the most important factor will be image quality. The Samsung SL820 at it's awful rating of 32 for a landscape camera is just not very good within the current marketplace.

A camera for vlogging should really offer a moving display screen, microphone input and if possible image stabilization. Considering all the details, the Samsung SL820 is just not very good as a vlog camera as it gets a awful rating of 27.

If you are interested in replacements to the SL820, below is a selection of the top placed cameras that fall in to the family of Small Sensor Compact.

The graph listed below shows you a bird's eye view of the SL820 compared to it's top scored competitors listed earlier.

These are some more cameras you may check out as alternate options. To review a comprehensive comparison, just click on the "compare" link.