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Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX7

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX7 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the SL102 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The SL102 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the TX7 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SL102 grades against the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony TX7

 SL102 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung SL102

 TX7 SL102 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony TX7

 SL102 TX7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL102 offers exterior dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SL102 against the TX7.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and TX7.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SL102 comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The more aged SL102 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
Sony TX7 Portrait photography information
25
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL102
Street photography with Sony TX7
55
lighter than others in class (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL102
Sports photography with Sony TX7
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL102
Travel photography with Sony TX7
62
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
59
has focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (149g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography features
Sony TX7 Landscape photography features
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
36
quite wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX7 Vlogging highlights
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
32
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (149g)
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony TX7
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Also called ES55 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $300