Samsung TL210 vs Sony S2100
94 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL210 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony S2100
TL210 | S2100 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung TL210
S2100 | TL210 |
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Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony S2100
TL210 | S2100 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL210 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Samsung TL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |