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Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2018
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Successor is Sony RX100 VII
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung TL210 and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The TL210 was brought out 9 years prior to the RX100 VI which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TL210 scores against the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony RX100 VI

 TL210 RX100 VI 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung TL210

 RX100 VI TL210 
LaunchedJune 2018January 2010Newer by 102 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony RX100 VI

 TL210 RX100 VI 

Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL210 provides external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TL210 compared to the RX100 VI.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and RX100 VI is 94 and 88 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL210 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VI will give greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged TL210 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VI
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography advice
59
has focus by touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than competition (301g)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography information
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
65
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
77
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (301 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony RX100 VI
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Also Known as PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2018-06-05
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) 301g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $1,198