Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX55

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL30 and Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TX55 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SL30 matches up versus the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SL30 vs the TX55.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and TX55.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony TX55 to render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SL30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.