Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX200V

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung SL30 and Sony TX200V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was launched 3 years prior to the TX200V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SL30 grades versus the TX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL30 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL30 and Sony TX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SL30 vs the TX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and TX200V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX200V to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.