Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX66
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Additionally Known as ES55
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched February 2012

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX66 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX66, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SL102 was brought out 4 years before the TX66 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SL102 matches up against the TX66 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL102 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony TX66
SL102 | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung SL102
TX66 | SL102 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony TX66
SL102 | TX66 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 enjoys outer dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL102 compared to the TX66.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and TX66.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to resolve greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Also called | ES55 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 116 grams (0.26 lb) | 109 grams (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $130 | $350 |