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Samsung TL210 vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung TL210 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL150
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung TL210 vs Sony S2100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was introduced within a month of the S2100 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the TL210 matches up versus the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony S2100

 TL210 S2100 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung TL210

 S2100 TL210 

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony S2100

 TL210 S2100 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 features physical 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) while the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL210 vs Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TL210 and the S2100.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and S2100.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (177g)
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography features
Sony S2100 Travel photography features
59
features touch to focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (177g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL210
Vlogging with Sony S2100
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (177 grams)
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony S2100
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Also called PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model SLB-07B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $230 $0