Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX5
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL202 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony TX5
SL202 | TX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung SL202
TX5 | SL202 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 12 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony TX5
SL202 | TX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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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 |