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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A450

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A450 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL150
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A450 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL210 and Sony A450, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the TL210 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL210 was revealed very close to the A450 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TL210 grades versus the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony A450

 TL210 A450 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung TL210

 A450 TL210 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony A450

 TL210 A450 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL210 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL210 compared to the A450.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and A450 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and A450.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL210 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A450 will give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
72
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL210
Street photography with Sony A450
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (177g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A450 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography info
Sony A450 Travel photography info
59
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (177g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
Landscape photography with Sony A450
37
fairly wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,050 per charge)
small screen (2.7 inch)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging info
Sony A450 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others (177 grams)
9
can't record video
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony A450
 Samsung TL210Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Also Known as PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 560g (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $230 $1,241