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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W290

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W290 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as PL150
Sony W290
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony W290

 TL210 W290 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Display sizing3.5"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W290 size comparison

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

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography info
Sony W290 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography information
Sony W290 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (177g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL210
Travel photography with Sony W290
59
features touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W290 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging highlights
Sony W290 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony W290
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
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