Samsung TL210 vs Sony TF1
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung TL210 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL210 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony TF1
TL210 | TF1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung TL210
TF1 | TL210 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 42 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony TF1
TL210 | TF1 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Samsung TL210 versus Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Samsung TL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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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 |