Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX100V

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.