Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX55

The following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung SL202 versus Sony TX55, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was announced 3 years before the TX55 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SL202 grades against the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL202 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SL202 and the TX55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and TX55.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX55 to provide greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.