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Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX7

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX7 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung SL820 and Sony TX7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty close but the SL820 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor size.

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The SL820 was launched 10 months prior to the TX7 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SL820 grades vs the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sony TX7

 SL820 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung SL820

 TX7 SL820 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sony TX7

 SL820 TX7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL820 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SL820 versus the TX7.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and TX7.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL820 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung SL820 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SL820 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX7 Portrait photography factors
26
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
Sony TX7 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL820
Travel photography with Sony TX7
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (149g)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL820
Vlogging with Sony TX7
27
decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others (149g)
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Samsung SL820 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sony TX7
 Samsung SL820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL820 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Alternate name IT100 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $300