Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX200V
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX200V 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternative Name is IT100
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Released January 2012

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX200V Overview
The following is a extended review of the Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX200V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SL820 was unveiled 3 years before the TX200V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SL820 grades versus the TX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony TX200V
SL820 | TX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung SL820
TX200V | SL820 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 35 months |
Screen dimension | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony TX200V
SL820 | TX200V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SL820 vs the TX200V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and TX200V is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and TX200V.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX200V to offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SL820 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Alternative name | IT100 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 life | - | 220 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $280 | $500 |