Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX30

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was released 5 years before the TX30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SL102 scores vs the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL102 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL102 comes with outer measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SL102 versus the TX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and TX30.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX30 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SL102 will be behind in sensor technology.