Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX20

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL210 and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was announced 3 years prior to the TX20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TL210 scores against the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL210 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung TL210 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL210 and Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL210 compared to the TX20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and TX20.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX20 to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged TL210 will be behind in sensor tech.