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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX66

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Also Known as PL150
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung TL210 and Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TX66 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TL210 matches up vs the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony TX66

 TL210 TX66 
Display dimension3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung TL210

 TX66 TL210 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony TX66

 TL210 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 provides outside dimensions 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 TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Samsung TL210 and Sony TX66 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TL210 against the TX66.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and TX66.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older TL210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX66 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography factors
Sony TX66 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (177g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX66 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
59
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery power (250 shots)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography information
Sony TX66 Landscape photography information
37
fairly wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging advice
Sony TX66 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (177g)
36
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony TX66
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Also called PL150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 lbs) 109g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 images
Battery format - 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 recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $350