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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL150
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was announced 3 years prior to the TX200V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TL210 matches up against the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony TX200V

 TL210 TX200V 
Display dimensions3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung TL210

 TX200V TL210 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony TX200V

 TL210 TX200V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL210 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TL210 compared to the TX200V.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and TX200V is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL210 and TX200V.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX200V to resolve more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older TL210 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
resolution is good (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (177g)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
59
has focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (177g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography features
Sony TX200V Landscape photography features
37
really wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
47
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging features
Sony TX200V Vlogging features
28
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than average (177g)
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Also Known as PL150 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, 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
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
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 life - 220 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07B NP-BN
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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $500