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Samsung TL210 vs Sony a3500

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung TL210 vs Sony a3500 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
Sony a3500
(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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A3000
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung TL210 and Sony a3500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL210 was released 5 years prior to the a3500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL210 scores versus the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony a3500

 TL210 a3500 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Samsung TL210

 a3500 TL210 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2010More recent by 51 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony a3500

 TL210 a3500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung TL210 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL210 provides exterior 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 a3500 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TL210 against the a3500.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and a3500 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and a3500.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL210 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a3500 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TL210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography information
Sony a3500 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography highlights
Sony a3500 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL210
Sports photography with Sony a3500
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
60
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography information
Sony a3500 Travel photography information
59
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (411g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography highlights
Sony a3500 Landscape photography highlights
37
decently wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL210
Vlogging with Sony a3500
28
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
26
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (411g)
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony a3500
 Samsung TL210Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Alpha a3500
Also called as PL150 -
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2014-03-21
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $230 $398