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Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL150
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2013
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was manufactured 4 years before the QX10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the TL210 matches up vs the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony QX10

 TL210 QX10 
Screen dimension3.5""Bigger screen (+3.5")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung TL210

 QX10 TL210 
ReleasedSeptember 2013January 2010More recent by 44 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony QX10

 TL210 QX10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL210 has outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL210 vs the QX10.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and QX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL210 and QX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony QX10 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older TL210 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
good MP (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (177g)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (105g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography info
Sony QX10 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography features
Sony QX10 Travel photography features
59
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (105 grams)
provides focus via touch
good MP (18 megapixels)
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography advice
Sony QX10 Landscape photography advice
37
really wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging information
Sony QX10 Vlogging information
28
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (177g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (105g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony QX10
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Otherwise known as PL150 -
Type Ultracompact Lens-style
Announced 2010-01-06 2013-09-04
Physical type Ultracompact Lens-style
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches -
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync None
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 105g (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 220 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07B NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $250