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Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64

Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL150
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Successor is Sony RX1R II
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX1R Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung TL210 versus Sony RX1R, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the TL210 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The TL210 was unveiled 4 years before the RX1R which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TL210 matches up vs the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony RX1R

 TL210 RX1R 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung TL210

 RX1R TL210 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony RX1R

 TL210 RX1R 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL210 comes with physical dimensions 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 RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TL210 vs the RX1R.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and RX1R is 94 and 79 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and RX1R.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL210 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R will provide you with more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TL210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX1R Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
81
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography information
Sony RX1R Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography factors
Sony RX1R Travel photography factors
59
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (177g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography features
Sony RX1R Landscape photography features
36
fairly wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
66
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX1R Vlogging highlights
27
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (177g)
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony RX1R
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Other name PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2013-06-26
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) 482g (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $2,798