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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W710

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W710 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
  • Also referred to as PL150
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W710 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL210 and Sony W710, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was unveiled 4 years prior to the W710 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the TL210 grades vs the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony W710

 TL210 W710 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung TL210

 W710 TL210 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony W710

 TL210 W710 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 offers external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TL210 against the W710.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TL210 and W710.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W710 to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older TL210 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography advice
Sony W710 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (177g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (114g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
59
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging information
Sony W710 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony W710
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Alternate name PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $90