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Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Samsung SL820
(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
Sony TX200V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony TX200V

 SL820 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung SL820

 TX200V SL820 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony TX200V

 SL820 TX200V 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

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

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography information
Sony TX200V Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX200V Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
environment sealing
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography info
Sony TX200V Landscape photography info
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
47
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
35
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung SL820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
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