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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W650

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W650 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL150
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung TL210 and Sony W650, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was released 24 months earlier than the W650 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TL210 scores against the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony W650

 TL210 W650 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung TL210

 W650 TL210 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony W650

 TL210 W650 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL210 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL210 and Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TL210 versus the W650.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL210 and W650.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W650 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL210 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography factors
Sony W650 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (177g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography info
Sony W650 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography features
Sony W650 Travel photography features
59
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (124g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography factors
Sony W650 Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging highlights
Sony W650 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony W650
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Other name PL150 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
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 distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
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 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 images
Battery form - 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
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $230 $140