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Samsung TL210 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T900 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL150
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T900 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung TL210 versus Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was manufactured 11 months later than the T900 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TL210 scores vs the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony T900

 TL210 T900 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung TL210

 T900 TL210 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony T900

 TL210 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL210 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TL210 and the T900.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL210 and T900.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher TL210 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography details
Sony T900 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (177g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography advice
Sony T900 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
59
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography details
Sony T900 Landscape photography details
37
quite wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
focusing manually
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony T900
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Also called PL150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 gr (0.39 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 -
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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $300