Samsung TL210 vs Sony W290
94 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
28 Overall
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
- Also Known as PL150
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W290 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung TL210 vs Sony W290, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TL210 was manufactured 11 months later than the W290 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the TL210 grades versus the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W290 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL210 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony W290
TL210 | W290 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung TL210
W290 | TL210 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony W290
TL210 | W290 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung TL210 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Samsung TL210 vs Sony W290 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TL210 compared to the W290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and W290.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern TL210 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Samsung TL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Also referred to as | PL150 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 177 gr (0.39 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $230 | $230 |