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Samsung SL202 vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung SL202 vs Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was brought out 5 years prior to the TF1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SL202 grades against the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony TF1

 SL202 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung SL202

 TF1 SL202 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2009More modern by 52 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony TF1

 SL202 TF1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 has external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SL202 against the TF1.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and TF1.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
25
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
weather sealing
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
27
really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
27
really wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony TF1
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also called as PL50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-17 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $140 $266