Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 vs Samsung SL820

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Samsung SL820
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 and the Samsung SL820, 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.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
      4. Advantage of Samsung SL820
      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 and Samsung SL820.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Samsung SL820

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   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

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Samsung SL820

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   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 - 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


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

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Samsung SL820

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

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 over Samsung SL820.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 vs Samsung SL820
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/3.4
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.2 vs f/5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 80 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1600 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Lighter 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz) vs 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290.

      Sony W510
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W530
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W710
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W610
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W330
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W350
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W730
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W310
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W690
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W230
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Sony W570
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 vs Samsung SL820
      Face Detection vs
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 5 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 2 sec vs 8 sec
      Internal Storage 11 MB vs 100 MB

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

      Samsung SL30
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      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

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Ricoh CX3
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Samsung SL820
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
        Internal Storage11 MB100 MB
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 Samsung SL820
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1500 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 and Samsung SL820 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. 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 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. 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.

      Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

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


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 comes with NP-BG1 battery pack and Samsung SL820 comes with SLB-10A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 has a single Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo card slot. Samsung SL820 has a single SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290, and up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung SL820. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 can shoot continuously up to 1.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.90 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 and 4.50 m on Samsung SL820..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 body has dimensions of 98 x 57 x 23 mm (3.86 x 2.24 x 0.91") and Samsung SL820 body has dimensions of 95 x 59 x 23 mm (3.74 x 2.32 x 0.91"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 weighs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz) and Samsung SL820 weighs 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Samsung SL820

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      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 and Samsung SL820

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 and Samsung SL820 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Samsung SL820

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Samsung SL820

      POOR
      51
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Samsung SL820

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Samsung SL820

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Samsung SL820

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 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 - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Samsung SL820

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      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)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 and Samsung SL820 and give them scores of 50 and 44 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.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Samsung SL820

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      44

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Samsung SL820

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Samsung SL820

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      27
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Samsung SL820

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Samsung SL820

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      73
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Samsung SL820

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

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Samsung SL820

      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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

      Samsung SL820

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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