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Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX7

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung SL202 and Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very comparable but the SL202 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The SL202 was manufactured 10 months before the TX7 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SL202 matches up versus the TX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony TX7

 SL202 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung SL202

 TX7 SL202 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony TX7

 SL202 TX7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL202 enjoys 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 TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL202 and Sony TX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SL202 vs the TX7.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL202 and TX7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The SL202 includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The more aged SL202 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography features
Sony TX7 Portrait photography features
25
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL202
Sports photography with Sony TX7
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
Sony TX7 Travel photography details
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
has focus by touch
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
Landscape photography with Sony TX7
27
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
36
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL202
Vlogging with Sony TX7
27
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
32
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sony TX7
 Samsung SL202Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL202 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Other name PL50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $140 $300