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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W330

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W330 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
  • Also referred to as PL150
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W330 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung TL210 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was released around the same time to the W330 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TL210 grades vs the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony W330

 TL210 W330 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung TL210

 W330 TL210 

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony W330

 TL210 W330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL210 provides external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TL210 against the W330.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL210 and W330.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W330 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography info
Sony W330 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
59
supports focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W330 Landscape photography highlights
37
decently wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging features
Sony W330 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors (177g)
26
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony W330
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Also called as PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $230 $170