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Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX200V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony TX200V

 SL30 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung SL30

 TX200V SL30 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months
Display sizing3.3"2.5"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony TX200V

 SL30 TX200V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

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

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
25
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography info
Sony TX200V Street photography info
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL30
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL30
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX200V Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
47
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
25
has face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung SL30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Also referred to as ES15 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.10 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 129 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $93 $500