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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W510

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W510 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL150
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W510 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung TL210 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was introduced 12 months earlier than the W510 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TL210 scores versus the W510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony W510

 TL210 W510 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung TL210

 W510 TL210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony W510

 TL210 W510 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL210 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TL210 and the W510.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and W510.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older TL210 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography factors
Sony W510 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography advice
Sony W510 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (177g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL210
Sports photography with Sony W510
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
59
includes touch focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (177 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
Landscape photography with Sony W510
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging details
Sony W510 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average (177 grams)
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony W510
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Also Known as PL150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $99