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Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX100

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
50
Features
44
Overall
47

Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Samsung TL210
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL150
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL210 was unveiled 4 years before the QX100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TL210 matches up vs the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony QX100

 TL210 QX100 
Display dimension3.5""Larger display (+3.5")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Samsung TL210

 QX100 TL210 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2010Newer by 44 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony QX100

 TL210 QX100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 features outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TL210 against the QX100.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and QX100 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and QX100.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL210 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony QX100 will render extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography information
Sony QX100 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Travel photography camera
59
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography info
Sony QX100 Landscape photography info
36
reasonably wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen ( inches)
no manual exposure
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX100 as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
38
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony QX100
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Also referred to as PL150 -
Class Ultracompact Lens-style
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-09-05
Body design Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch -
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
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 - 200 shots
Type of battery - 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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $268