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Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX200V Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung SL102 and Sony TX200V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was unveiled 4 years prior to the TX200V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SL102 matches up versus the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony TX200V

 SL102 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung SL102

 TX200V SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen dimensions3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony TX200V

 SL102 TX200V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SL102 offers outside measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL102 and the TX200V.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and TX200V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX200V to resolve more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography info
Sony TX200V Portrait photography info
25
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL102
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography details
Sony TX200V Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition (116g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
71
environment proof
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography info
Sony TX200V Landscape photography info
27
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging info
Sony TX200V Vlogging info
30
good maximum aperture (f)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Also called ES55 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3.3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 129 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 life - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $500