Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX100V
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Other Name is IT100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX100V Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Samsung SL820 versus Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SL820 was announced 22 months before the TX100V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SL820 matches up versus the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony TX100V
SL820 | TX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung SL820
TX100V | SL820 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony TX100V
SL820 | TX100V | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung SL820 versus Sony TX100V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SL820 and the TX100V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.
Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and TX100V.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX100V to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SL820 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Alternate name | IT100 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 147 grams (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $280 | $380 |