Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX66
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
31
Portability
97 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
45
97 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
45
Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
Samsung TL210
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(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
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(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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 dimension | 3.5" |  | 3.3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung TL210
| TX66 | TL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 26 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony TX66
| TL210 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX66 Portrait photography highlights
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
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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Samsung TL210 Street photography factors
Sony TX66 Street photography factors
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)
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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Sony TX66 Sports photography highlights
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
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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Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
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)
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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Samsung TL210 Landscape photography information
Sony TX66 Landscape photography information
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
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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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)
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
| Samsung TL210 | Sony 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 |