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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX30

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is PL150
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung TL210 versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TL210 matches up vs the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony TX30

 TL210 TX30 
Screen sizing3.5"3.3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung TL210

 TX30 TL210 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony TX30

 TL210 TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL210 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL210 versus Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL210 and the TX30.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and TX30.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony TX30 to resolve more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TL210 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (177g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography details
Sony TX30 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL210
Travel photography with Sony TX30
59
features touch to focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proofing
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX30 Landscape photography advice
37
relatively wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL210
Vlogging with Sony TX30
28
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (177g)
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony TX30
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Alternative name PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $230