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Samsung TL210 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung TL210 vs Sony S930 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL150
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony S930 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung TL210 versus Sony S930, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was introduced 13 months after the S930 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TL210 grades versus the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony S930

 TL210 S930 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3.5"2.4"Larger display (+1.1")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung TL210

 S930 TL210 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony S930

 TL210 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung TL210 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL210 has outer 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 S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL210 versus Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TL210 and the S930.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and S930.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung TL210 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer TL210 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography advice
Sony S930 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography factors
Sony S930 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography info
Sony S930 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL210
Travel photography with Sony S930
59
includes touch focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
37
fairly wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL210
Vlogging with Sony S930
28
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (177g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony S930
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also called as PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-07B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $219