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Samsung TL210 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung TL210 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL210 versus Sony HX50V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was brought out 4 years before the HX50V and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TL210 scores vs the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony HX50V

 TL210 HX50V 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung TL210

 HX50V TL210 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2010More recent by 40 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony HX50V

 TL210 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL210 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL210 versus the HX50V.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and HX50V.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX50V to offer you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older TL210 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX50V Portrait photography advice
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography advice
Sony HX50V Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (177g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography info
Sony HX50V Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (400 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography advice
Sony HX50V Travel photography advice
59
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (177g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
good battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging info
Sony HX50V Vlogging info
27
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony HX50V
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also called PL150 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-04-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 lb) 272 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $439