Samsung TL210 vs Sony G3
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94 Imaging
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony G3 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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is PL150
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
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Following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung TL210 and Sony G3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TL210 was unveiled 13 months after the G3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TL210 scores vs the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony G3
| TL210 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung TL210
| G3 | TL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony G3
| TL210 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 3.5" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Samsung TL210 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 offers external 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) while the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TL210 against the G3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Samsung TL210 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and G3.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung TL210 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger TL210 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Samsung TL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung TL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Also Known as | PL150 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.40 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 177 gr (0.39 lbs) | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | SLB-07B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $230 | $200 |