Samsung TL210 vs Sony NEX-6

Lets look more closely at the Samsung TL210 versus Sony NEX-6, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The TL210 was introduced 4 years prior to the NEX-6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TL210 scores versus the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL210 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL210 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL210 versus Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TL210 and the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and NEX-6 is 94 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and NEX-6.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL210 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-6 will give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TL210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.