• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.4 inch 27.1mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Samsung SL820
  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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General
Model Number: SL820 DSC-TX1
Alternate Model Number(s): IT100  
Camera Format: Ultra Compact Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $280.00 $379.99
Street Price: $198.99 $302.99
Date Available: 2009-05-31 2009-09-01
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 4.9 oz (139 g) 5.0 oz (142 g)
includes batteries
Size: 3.7 x 2.3 x 0.9 in.
(95 x 59 x 23 mm)
3.7 x 2.3 x 0.6 in.
(94 x 58 x 17 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:   Sony Exmor R
Effective Megapixels: 12.2 10.1
Sensor Format: 1/2.3 inch 1/2.4 inch
Sensor size: 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) 27.0544mm2 (5.92mm x 4.57mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.54 microns 1.62 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9 4:3, 16:9
Color Filter Type:   RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:    
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:    
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):    
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):    
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):    
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3),
3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2),
3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9),
3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3)
3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3),
3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2),
3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.2) JPEG (Exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode frames/second: n/a 10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 1280x720 (30/​15)
640x480 (30/​15)
320x240 (60/​30/​15)
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
Movie File Format: H.264 MPEG-4
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out: Yes Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI Component
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a n/a
Lens: Samsung lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 4 aspheric, 1 prism
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 28 - 140mm 35 - 140mm
Focal Length (actual): 5 - 25mm 6.2 - 24.7mm
Zoom Ratio: 5.00x 4.00x
Aperture Range: f/3.4 (wide) / f/5.8 (tele) - ??? f/3.5 (wide) / f/4.6 (tele) - ??
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 80 cm to Infinity
31.5 in to Infinity
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 5 - 80 cm
2.0 - 31.5 in
 
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: Up to 5x Up to 2x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Contrast Detection; Multi, Center AF 9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AF
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes Yes
Manual Focus: No No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: LCD LCD
Viewfinder Type:    
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No No
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 3.0 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots 230,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom:    
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):    
Minimum ISO (native):    
ISO Settings: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*up to 3-megapixels) Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent H/L, Tungsten, Custom Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, Two Push Set, Underwater1/2
Shutter Speed Range: 1/2000 - 8 sec 1/1250 - 2 sec
Bulb Mode: No No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.0EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Multi, Center-weighted, Spot Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: No No
Shutter Priority: No No
Full Manual Exposure: No No
Creative Exposure Modes: 11 scene modes Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a tripod, Backlight, Backlight Porttait, Landscape, Macro, Portrait , Close Focus
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds 2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red-eye fix Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: ISO Auto: 0.3m - 4.5m (W): 0.5m - 2.6m (T) ISO Auto: Approx.0.08- Approx.3.0m (0.26
Max Flash Sync:    
Flash Exposure Compensation:    
External Flash Connection: n/a n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC MS Duo / MS PRO Duo
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: No No
Uncompressed Format:    
Movie File Format: H.264 MPEG-4
Included Memory:   11.0 MB
Included Memory Type:   Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: No Yes
DPOF Compliant: No Yes
Remote Control: Yes No
Remote Control Type:    
Connections (extended):   Multi-connector
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):   1.37
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):   Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press? No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):   10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):   10
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):   0.54 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):   0.63 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):    
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):   0.75 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):   0.008 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time:   2.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time:    
Flash cycle time, full power:   4.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):   250 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary SLB-10A Proprietary NP-BD1
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable InfoLithium rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary SLB-10A Lithium-ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary NP-BD1 InfoLithium rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:   Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.3 + USB Driver
OS Compatibility:   Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2, Mac OSX v(10.3-10.5)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: HDMI connectivity is achieved through camera cradle. Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor, SteadyShot optical image stabilization, 3" touch screen LCD, Sweep Panorama mode, Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus, Face and Motion Detection, HD movie (720p), High speed shoot. Available in silver, gray, pink, and blue.