Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX7
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX7 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
- Launched January 2009
- Also referred to as ES55
(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

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.

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.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL102 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony TX7
SL102 | TX7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung SL102
TX7 | SL102 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony TX7
SL102 | TX7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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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 |