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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL150
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very well matched but the TL210 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL210 was revealed within a month of the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TL210 grades versus the TX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony TX5

 TL210 TX5 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung TL210

 TX5 TL210 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony TX5

 TL210 TX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL210 features outer 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 TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TL210 versus the TX5.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and TX5.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL210 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung TL210 will give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography advice
Sony TX5 Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (177g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography factors
Sony TX5 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography information
Sony TX5 Travel photography information
59
supports touch to focus
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (177g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
weather proofing
features focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (148 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
37
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging features
Sony TX5 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (177g)
30
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (148g)
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony TX5
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Alternate name PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-07B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $239