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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W620 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL150
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL210 and Sony W620, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was revealed 24 months before the W620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TL210 matches up against the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony W620

 TL210 W620 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung TL210

 W620 TL210 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony W620

 TL210 W620 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL210 features external dimensions 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 W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TL210 vs the W620.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and W620.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W620 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older TL210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (177g)
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL210
Sports photography with Sony W620
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography factors
Sony W620 Travel photography factors
59
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (116g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging advice
Sony W620 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (177g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony W620
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also called PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $102