Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX5

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung SL102 and Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the SL102 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor measurements.

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The SL102 was released 13 months earlier than the TX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SL102 grades vs the TX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL102 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 features external measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SL102 against the TX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and TX5.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The SL102 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged SL102 is going to be behind in sensor technology.