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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6600

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6600 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 Known as PL150
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • New Model is Sony A6700
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6600 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6600, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL210 was announced 10 years earlier than the A6600 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TL210 scores against the A6600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony A6600

 TL210 A6600 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Samsung TL210

 A6600 TL210 
LaunchedAugust 2019January 2010Newer by 117 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony A6600

 TL210 A6600 

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL210 has got physical 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) whilst the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TL210 versus the A6600.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and A6600 is 94 and 77 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and A6600.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL210 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6600 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged TL210 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography information
Sony A6600 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
81
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography highlights
Sony A6600 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (177g)
83
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6600 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
84
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (810 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography info
Sony A6600 Travel photography info
59
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (177g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
84
better than average battery power (810 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
Landscape photography with Sony A6600
37
rather wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6600 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
84
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony A6600
 Samsung TL210Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Alpha a6600
Also called PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2019-08-28
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 - 425
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 -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 pounds) 503 grams (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07B NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $230 $1,198