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Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was announced 24 months prior to the TX100V making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the SL102 scores vs the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony TX100V

 SL102 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung SL102

 TX100V SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony TX100V

 SL102 TX100V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 provides outside dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SL102 vs the TX100V.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and TX100V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX100V to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SL102 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
25
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL102
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography factors
Sony TX100V Travel photography factors
62
lighter than others (116 grams)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
65
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (147g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography information
Sony TX100V Landscape photography information
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL102
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
30
fast max aperture (f)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Also called ES55 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $380