Samsung SL820 vs Samsung SL30

      Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL30
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung SL820 and the Samsung SL30, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Both cameras were introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung SL820 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung SL30 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Samsung SL820
      4. Advantage of Samsung SL30
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung SL820 and Samsung SL30.

      PROS

      Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL30

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL30

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL30

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL820
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung SL820 over Samsung SL30.

      Samsung SL820 vs Samsung SL30
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3648 x 2736
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 38 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 114 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 3x
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.50"
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Internal Storage 100 MB vs 30 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung SL820.

      Samsung SL102
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung SL720
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Samsung SL620
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Samsung SL202
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Panasonic FP8
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Ricoh CX3
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Samsung SL30

      Samsung SL30
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung SL30 over Samsung SL820.

      Samsung SL820 vs Samsung SL30
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.4 vs f/2.8
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.8 vs f/5.7
      Lighter 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz) vs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung SL30.

      Samsung SL202
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung SL102
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung SL620
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Samsung SL720
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a9 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Kodak Z950
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung SL820 Samsung SL30
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
        Internal Storage100 MB30 MB
      WEAKNESSES Samsung SL820 Samsung SL30
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel10 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/1500 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Samsung SL820 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Samsung SL30 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Samsung SL820 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600. Samsung SL30 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Samsung SL820 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung SL30 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2052, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Samsung SL820 comes with SLB-10A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung SL820 has a single SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus card slot. Samsung SL30 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung SL820, and up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung SL30.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.50 m on Samsung SL820 and 4.60 m on Samsung SL30..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung SL820 body has dimensions of 95 x 59 x 23 mm (3.74 x 2.32 x 0.91") and Samsung SL30 body has dimensions of 94 x 61 x 23 mm (3.7 x 2.4 x 0.91"). Samsung SL820 weighs 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz) and Samsung SL30 weighs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz).

      Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL30

      95 mm

      59 mm

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      61 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung SL820 and Samsung SL30

      Samsung SL820 and Samsung SL30 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL30

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL30

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL30

      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      51
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL30

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL30

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL30

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung SL820 and Samsung SL30 and give them scores of 44 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL30

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL30

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL30

      BAD
      27
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      25
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL30

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL30

      GOOD
      73
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      73
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL30

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL30

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL30

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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