Samsung SL820

Samsung SL820

SL820, 3.0” LCD, 12Mpx, 5x, HDMI, PictBridge, SD, SDHC, MMC, Silver

Manufacturer
Samsung
SKU
EC-SL820SBP/US
27-06-2010
Samsung’s new 12.2 mega-pixel SL820 and SL620 offer users large three inch LCD screens and powerful 5x optical zooms. With the SL820, users have access to a 28mm wide angle lens, while the SL620 offers a standard 35mm lens. Both the SL820 and SL620 are paired with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization to help reduce blur caused by hand movements. Shooters have the option of simply using Optical Image Stabilization, ideal for well lit environments, or choosing Dual Image Stabilization and combining the strengths of Optical and Digital Image Stabilization.

A first for Samsung’s SL-Series, the new SL820 offers consumers high-definition video recording at a resolution of 720p, as well as HDMI connectivity, allowing the camera to be connected to an HDTV through a cradle for reviewing footage and photos. The camera also utilizes H.264 compression, an advanced codec that allows users to record video for longer periods of time. The SL620 offers users advanced MPEG-4 video recording at a resolution of 640x480. For added versatility, with both the SL820 and SL620, consumers can use the cameras’ 5x optical zooms and Optical Image Stabilization while recording video.

The new SL820 and SL620 offer an array of automatic controls, including Samsung’s Smart Auto mode. When selected, Smart Auto will automatically choose from one of the cameras’ 11 scene modes, determining which best suits the environment the user may be shooting in. For example, if the user is taking a photo of a mountain range, Smart Auto will automatically select the Landscape scene mode. If the user then proceeds to take photo of an individual, Smart Auto will switch to the Portrait scene mode - no manual interaction is required.

In addition to Smart Auto, the SL820 and SL620 also feature Samsung’s proprietary Smart Album program. In addition to Smart Auto, the SL202 features Samsung’s Smart Album program. Smart Album is useful tool which allows users to easily search for a specific image they have saved on their memory card. Smart Album automatically organizes the user’s digital images and gives them the ability to narrow their search based on specific criteria. Users can quickly sort by the date or week the image was taken, the overall color tone, as well as whether they’re searching for portraits or specific file types, including photos, videos, or voice memos.

Other automatic features found on the SL820 and SL620 include Face Detection, Blink Detection, Smile Shot, and Beauty Shot. Designed to help capture better portraits and group shots of family and friends, Face Detection technology detects up to nine faces and automatically adjusts focus and exposure to ensure better composition and image quality. Smile Shot automatically triggers the SL820 and SL620 to take a photo only when a smile is detected on the subjects’ faces, and Blink Detection will automatically fire two consecutive shots if a subject’s eyes are closed. Beauty Shot is a unique functionality which will automatically brighten and even out skin tones as well as remove blemishes.

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1280 x 720 pixels
Video formats supported 
H.264
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0
Colour of product 
Silver
Minimum hard disk space 
110 MB
ISO sensitivity 
-
Data compression
JPEG, EXIF 2.21, DPOF
Minimum processor 
Pentium III 500MHz, Power Mac G3
Aperture range (F-F) 
-
Focal length range (f-f) 
5 - 25 mm
Minimum system requirements
Windows 2000, XP, Vista<br />Mac OS 10.3 +<br />CD-ROM<br />USB 2.0<br />Microsoft DirectX 9.0 +<br />SVGA 1024 x 768 16bit
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Face tracking
Camera shutter speed 
-
Compatible memory cards 
MMC, SD, SDHC
Compatible operating systems 
Windows 2000, XP, Vista<br />Mac OS 10.3 +
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction
Internal memory 
100 MB
Megapixel 
12.2 MP
Optical zoom 
5x
PictBridge 
Y
Scene modes 
Backlight, Beach, Children, Close-up (macro), Documents, Fireworks, Landscape, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Snow, Sunset
Self-timer 
-
Sensor type 
-
Video capability 
Y
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten

Ports & interfaces

Built-in microphone 
Y

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
-
Touch screen 
N

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Audio

Voice recording
Y
Audio formats supported 
WAV

Lens system

Digital zoom 
-
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
-
Image stabilizer 
Y

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Photo effects 
Neutral

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y

System requirements

Minimum RAM 
256 MB
Mac compatibility 
Y

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
4000 x 3000 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPEG, EXIF 2.21, DPOF, MP4, WAV
Still image resolution(s) 
4000 x 3000<br />3984 x 2656<br />3968 x 2232<br />3264 x 2448<br />2592 x 1944<br />2048 x 1536<br />1920 x 1080<br />1024 x 768

Weight & dimensions

Width 
9.449 cm
Depth 
2.261 cm
Height 
5.893 cm

Other features

Audio recorder 
Stereo
Digital SLR 
N
Lens system 
Samsung lens

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