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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A700

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
50
Features
58
Overall
53

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL150
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Released December 2007
  • Older Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Renewed by Sony A77
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A700 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Samsung TL210 vs Sony A700, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very similar but the TL210 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The TL210 was released 2 years later than the A700 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TL210 scores versus the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony A700

 TL210 A700 
ReleasedJanuary 2010December 2007Fresher by 25 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung TL210

 A700 TL210 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony A700

 TL210 A700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TL210 versus the A700.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and A700 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and A700.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The TL210 uses the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The more modern TL210 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography info
Sony A700 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography features
Sony A700 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (177 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography information
Sony A700 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography advice
Sony A700 Travel photography advice
59
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography factors
Sony A700 Landscape photography factors
36
pretty wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
62
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging highlights
Sony A700 Vlogging highlights
27
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (177g)
9
no video
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony A700
 Samsung TL210Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Also called PL150 -
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-01-06 2007-12-19
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file 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 177 grams (0.39 pounds) 768 grams (1.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery model SLB-07B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 Dual
Pricing at release $230 $1,000