Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX30
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL210 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony TX30
TL210 | TX30 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3.3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung TL210
TX30 | TL210 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 43 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony TX30
TL210 | TX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Samsung TL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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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 |