Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX1
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX1 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
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as PL150
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced August 2009
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Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung TL210 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the TL210 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TL210 was unveiled 6 months later than the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TL210 grades vs the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony TX1
| TL210 | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung TL210
| TX1 | TL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony TX1
| TL210 | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL210 offers 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) whilst the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TL210 vs the TX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and TX1.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL210 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung TL210 will give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
| Samsung TL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung TL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
| Also referred to as | PL150 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing 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 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 8cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1250s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.40 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 gr (0.39 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $230 | $350 |
