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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W550

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W550 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W550 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung TL210 and Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was revealed 18 months before the W550 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TL210 matches up against the W550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony W550

 TL210 W550 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung TL210

 W550 TL210 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony W550

 TL210 W550 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL210 comes with physical 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) and the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TL210 vs the W550.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and W550 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL210 and W550.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W550 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TL210 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography information
Sony W550 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography details
Sony W550 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL210
Sports photography with Sony W550
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography info
Sony W550 Travel photography info
59
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
Landscape photography with Sony W550
37
pretty wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging factors
Sony W550 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (177g)
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony W550
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Also Known as PL150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single -
Launch price $230 $119