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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL150
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung TL210 versus Sony TF1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TL210 was announced 4 years prior to the TF1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the TL210 grades against the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony TF1

 TL210 TF1 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung TL210

 TF1 TL210 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony TF1

 TL210 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TL210 and the TF1.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and TF1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older TL210 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (177g)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL210
Travel photography with Sony TF1
59
features focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
weather proof
features focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (240 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography factors
Sony TF1 Landscape photography factors
37
really wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL210
Vlogging with Sony TF1
28
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony TF1
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Otherwise known as PL150 -
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $266