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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX9

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Alternative Name is PL150
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL210 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the TX9 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TL210 scores vs the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony TX9

 TL210 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung TL210

 TX9 TL210 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony TX9

 TL210 TX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3.5"3.5"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 has outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TL210 vs the TX9.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and TX9.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images although you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography information
Sony TX9 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL210
Street photography with Sony TX9
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (177g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography information
Sony TX9 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography features
Sony TX9 Travel photography features
59
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (177g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
37
pretty wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging information
Sony TX9 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony TX9
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Also Known as PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $799