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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W560

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W560 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL150
Sony W560
(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
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W560 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung TL210 versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was manufactured 12 months before the W560 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the TL210 scores against the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony W560

 TL210 W560 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung TL210

 W560 TL210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony W560

 TL210 W560 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. 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) and the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TL210 vs the W560.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and W560 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and W560.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W560 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL210 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography factors
Sony W560 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography features
Sony W560 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
59
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
42
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging info
Sony W560 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony W560
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Also called as PL150 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
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 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 shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $139