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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A3000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
62
Features
54
Overall
58

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL150
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Successor is Sony a3500
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung TL210 versus Sony A3000, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The TL210 was unveiled 4 years before the A3000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TL210 grades versus the A3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony A3000

 TL210 A3000 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung TL210

 A3000 TL210 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2010Fresher by 44 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony A3000

 TL210 A3000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL210 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL210 versus the A3000.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and A3000 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and A3000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL210 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A3000 will provide greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older TL210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography advice
Sony A3000 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (177g)
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography info
Sony A3000 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
59
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography highlights
Sony A3000 Travel photography highlights
59
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (411g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging features
Sony A3000 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
26
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (411g)
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony A3000
 Samsung TL210Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Alpha A3000
Also called PL150 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-06 2013-08-27
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 411 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $230 $398