Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX10
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternative Name is ES15
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2011

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX10 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung SL30 and Sony TX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SL30 was brought out 3 years prior to the TX10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SL30 grades versus the TX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony TX10
SL30 | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung SL30
TX10 | SL30 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony TX10
SL30 | TX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Samsung SL30 and Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SL30 vs the TX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL30 and TX10.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX10 to render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SL30 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Alternative name | ES15 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" 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 | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $93 | $309 |