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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6000 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
  • Other Name is PL150
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-6
  • Replacement is Sony A6300
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung TL210 versus Sony A6000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL210 was unveiled 5 years prior to the A6000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TL210 scores against the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony A6000

 TL210 A6000 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung TL210

 A6000 TL210 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2010Newer by 52 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony A6000

 TL210 A6000 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL210 features exterior measurements 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 A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TL210 versus the A6000.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and A6000 is 94 and 85 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and A6000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL210 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A6000 will deliver more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TL210 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography details
Sony A6000 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (344g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography factors
Sony A6000 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
72
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6000 Travel photography highlights
59
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than average (344 grams)
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography features
Sony A6000 Landscape photography features
37
really wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL210
Vlogging with Sony A6000
28
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
33
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (344g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony A6000
 Samsung TL210Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Alpha a6000
Also called PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-06 2014-04-23
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 179
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 177g (0.39 lb) 344g (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $548