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Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Alternate Name is PL50
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung SL202 versus Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very comparable but the SL202 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.

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The SL202 was released 12 months before the TX5 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SL202 grades vs the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony TX5

 SL202 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung SL202

 TX5 SL202 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony TX5

 SL202 TX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL202 comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Samsung SL202 versus Sony TX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SL202 and the TX5.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and TX5.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The SL202 has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged SL202 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
Sony TX5 Portrait photography info
25
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
Sony TX5 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography info
Sony TX5 Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
weather proof
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (148 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX5 Landscape photography factors
27
rather wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging features
Sony TX5 Vlogging features
27
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
30
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (148g)
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony TX5
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Also Known as PL50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2010-02-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $140 $239