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Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung SL202 and Sony TX200V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SL202 was revealed 3 years earlier than the TX200V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SL202 matches up against the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony TX200V

 SL202 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung SL202

 TX200V SL202 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony TX200V

 SL202 TX200V 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL202 and Sony TX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SL202 versus the TX200V.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and TX200V is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and TX200V.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX200V to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX200V Portrait photography advice
25
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
good MP (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography information
Sony TX200V Street photography information
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography features
Sony TX200V Travel photography features
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
boasts touch to focus
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX200V Landscape photography factors
27
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
47
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL202
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
27
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Also referred to as PL50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $140 $500