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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX100V 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX100V Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the TX100V which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL210 grades vs the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony TX100V

 TL210 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung TL210

 TX100V TL210 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony TX100V

 TL210 TX100V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL210 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TL210 and the TX100V.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and TX100V.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX100V to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged TL210 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography details
Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL210
Street photography with Sony TX100V
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (177g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL210
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
59
features touch focus
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
boasts touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (147 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL210
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
28
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (147g)
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Also called as PL150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 gr (0.39 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $230 $380