Samsung TL210 vs Sony HX7V

Here is a in depth assessment of the Samsung TL210 and Sony HX7V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was launched 18 months earlier than the HX7V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the TL210 scores versus the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL210 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL210 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Samsung TL210 and Sony HX7V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TL210 vs the HX7V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and HX7V.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX7V to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older TL210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.