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Samsung PL210 vs Sony TF1

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung PL210 vs Sony TF1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The PL210 was released 3 years before the TF1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the PL210 matches up vs the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony TF1

 PL210 TF1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung PL210

 TF1 PL210 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony TF1

 PL210 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL210 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the PL210 against the TF1.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and TF1 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and TF1.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TF1 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged PL210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than average (152 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
26
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (152g)
environment proofing
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL210
Vlogging with Sony TF1
27
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Sony TF1
 Samsung PL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 152g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $266