Samsung TL210 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
- Additionally Known as PL150
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Released August 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
- Updated by Sony NEX-3N
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Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung TL210 and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TL210 was announced 3 years prior to the NEX-F3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the TL210 matches up versus the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Samsung TL210 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL210 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL210 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony NEX-F3
| TL210 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung TL210
| NEX-F3 | TL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony NEX-F3
| TL210 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Samsung TL210 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL210 has got outer 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) while the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TL210 against the NEX-F3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and NEX-F3 is 94 and 86 respectively.
Samsung TL210 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and NEX-F3.
Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL210 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL210 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Samsung TL210 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung TL210 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Also Known as | PL150 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2012-08-16 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.40 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 lbs) | 314 grams (0.69 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 470 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-07B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $230 | $470 |