Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX100V

Below is a complete review of the Samsung SL202 versus Sony TX100V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was introduced 22 months prior to the TX100V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SL202 scores against the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL202 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL202 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL202 versus Sony TX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SL202 vs the TX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and TX100V.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony TX100V to give greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SL202 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.