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The Samsung SL820 is the most expensive in the Samsung SL line of cameras but it also is the best for high quality pictures. For a small digital camera the 28mm wide angle lens, 12.2 mega-pixels and the 5.00x zoom are pretty good, as is the large 3.0 inch LCD screen. The optical zoom has a 35 - 175 mm equivalent focal length range and a maximum aperture from f/3.5 to f/5.5 across the zoom range. The SL820 has dual image stabilization and high-definition video recording. It has autoexposure / autofocus features to help it take the best picture and arrange the settings based on where people are in the frame. Other standard features are included, such as: Smart Auto mode, Face Detection, Blink Detection, Smile Shot, and Beauty Shot.
MSRP $279.99
Release date May, 2009
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Features
- Smart Album
- Smile Detection
- Smart Auto
- Blink Detection
- Face Detection
- Beauty Shot mode
- Eleven scene modes
- No optical viewfinder
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Samsung SL820
• Samsung SL820 12MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCD (Black)
• SL820 12MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCD (Black)
UPC: 044701010203
EAN: 044701010203
MPN: EC-SL820BBP/US
Competitors
MSRP $279.95
Released April, 2009
Pros
- 10x optical zoom
- shoots high definition 720p video with sound
- 10.1 megapixels
Cons
- supports Memory Stick Duo cards only - more expensive and harder to find than other types
- lacks wide-angle zoom
- USB port is located on the bottom of the camera
Samsung SL820
vs.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
MSRP $299.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- records video in 720p at 24FPS
- utilizes cheap, easy to find and capacious SD/SDHC cards
- large 3" display
Cons
- just a basic P&S when it comes down to it
- 90-day limited warranty
- odd and unattractive selection of colours
Samsung SL820
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Casio Exilim EX-Z400
MSRP $299.95
Released April, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- records video in 720p high definition
- available in silver, black, pink, brown and blue
Cons
- 90-day limited warranty
- uses harder to find, slightly more expensive and less capacious MS Duo flash storage
- battery could last longer; had to spend $38 for the Sony infolithium battery
Samsung SL820
vs.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
MSRP $280.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- attractive
- easy to fit into a pocket
- small and light (115g)
Cons
- 3x optical zoom
- doesn't include an HDMI cable
- utilizes an older Canon UI
Samsung SL820
vs.
Canon SD780 IS
Reviews
February 24, 2009
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Pros
- 5x optical zoom
- 720p video recording
- wide-angle lens
- affordable
- 12.2 megapixels
- available in black and silver
Cons
- not available in any colours
- a basic point & shoot
- no optical viewfinder
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June 20, 2009
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Pros
- 720p video recording
- wide-angle lens
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October 31, 2009
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Cons
- When you're recording a video, the sound will cut out while you're zooming in/out
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May 22, 2009
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