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Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(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
Sony TX66
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony TX66

 SL102 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung SL102

 TX66 SL102 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.3"2.5"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony TX66

 SL102 TX66 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

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

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX66 Portrait photography advice
24
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX66 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL102
Travel photography with Sony TX66
61
lighter than others in class (116g)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
72
great battery pack (250 per charge)
has touch focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography details
Sony TX66 Landscape photography details
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging features
Sony TX66 Vlogging features
29
very good maximum aperture (f)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
36
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony TX66
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
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