Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX66

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL210 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.