Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX9
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is PL50
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released July 2010
Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Samsung SL202 versus Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SL202 was launched 16 months before the TX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SL202 scores vs the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL202 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sony TX9
SL202 | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung SL202
TX9 | SL202 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 16 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sony TX9
SL202 | TX9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 features outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung SL202 versus Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL202 versus the TX9.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and TX9.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX9 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SL202 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung SL202 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL202 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Alternate name | PL50 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 168g (0.37 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
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 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 ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $140 | $799 |