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Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released July 2010
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung SL102 versus Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was launched 18 months earlier than the TX9 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SL102 grades vs the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony TX9

 SL102 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung SL102

 TX9 SL102 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony TX9

 SL102 TX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 has got outside dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SL102 versus the TX9.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and TX9.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX9 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography info
Sony TX9 Portrait photography info
25
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 Street photography advice
Sony TX9 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL102
Sports photography with Sony TX9
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography features
Sony TX9 Travel photography features
62
lighter than average (116g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
60
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
30
very good max aperture (f)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony TX9
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Otherwise known as ES55 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 116g (0.26 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $799