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Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung SL202 and Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the SL202 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SL202 was launched 5 months earlier than the TX1 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SL202 scores versus the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony TX1

 SL202 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung SL202

 TX1 SL202 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony TX1

 SL202 TX1 
IntroducedFebruary 2009August 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL202 and Sony TX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SL202 vs the TX1.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and TX1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SL202 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography information
Sony TX1 Portrait photography information
25
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL202
Street photography with Sony TX1
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography info
Sony TX1 Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
27
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
31
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
28
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony TX1
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Otherwise known as PL50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1250 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 168 grams (0.37 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $140 $350