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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W570

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W570 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
  • Alternate Name is PL150
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W570 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung TL210 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TL210 was released 12 months earlier than the W570 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TL210 grades against the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony W570

		

		

			
 TL210 W570 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung TL210

		

		

			
 W570 TL210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony W570

		

		

			
 TL210 W570 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung TL210 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about 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") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Samsung TL210 and Sony W570 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TL210 vs the W570.
Samsung TL210 vs Sony W570 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung TL210 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung TL210 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and W570.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W570 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged TL210 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Samsung TL210 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung TL210 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung TL210 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
Portrait photography with Sony W570
21
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
30
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Samsung TL210 Street photography details
Sony W570 Street photography details
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch focus
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 heavier than others (177 grams)
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
36
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung TL210 Travel photography advice
Sony W570 Travel photography advice
59
 includes touch focus
 built-in flash
 decently wide (27mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others (177g)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography information
Sony W570 Landscape photography information
37
 decently wide (27mm)
 bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
38
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
Vlogging with Sony W570
28
 decently wide (27mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than others (177 grams)
29
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone port
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W570 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony W570
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Also referred to as PL150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 feature    
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $230 $159