Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX7

Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung SL30 and Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the SL30 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer different sensor measurements.

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The SL30 was released 10 months prior to the TX7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SL30 scores versus the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL30 and Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SL30 and the TX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and TX7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The SL30 provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The older SL30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.