Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX20

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung SL30 and Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was unveiled 4 years prior to the TX20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SL30 scores against the TX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SL30 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL30 and Sony TX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SL30 against the TX20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and TX20.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX20 to offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older SL30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.