Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX9
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX9 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
- Revealed January 2009
- Other Name is ES55
(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

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").

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.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL102 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL102 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony TX9
SL102 | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung SL102
TX9 | SL102 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony TX9
SL102 | TX9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Samsung SL102 versus Sony TX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL102 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Samsung SL102 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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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 |