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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W320

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W320 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung TL210 vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was manufactured at a similar time to the W320 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TL210 matches up vs the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony W320

 TL210 W320 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung TL210

 W320 TL210 

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony W320

 TL210 W320 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL210 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TL210 and the W320.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and W320.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W320 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography advice
Sony W320 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (177g)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography info
Sony W320 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
59
supports focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (177g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography information
Sony W320 Landscape photography information
37
quite wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging information
Sony W320 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
26
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony W320
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Also called as PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-07B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $230 $269