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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W730

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W730 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL150
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W730 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung TL210 and Sony W730, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was launched 4 years earlier than the W730 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TL210 scores vs the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony W730

 TL210 W730 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung TL210

 W730 TL210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony W730

 TL210 W730 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL210 provides outside dimensions 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 W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the TL210 vs the W730.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and W730.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TL210 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography highlights
Sony W730 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (177g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (122g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography information
Sony W730 Travel photography information
59
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (177 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (122g)
includes focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography info
Sony W730 Landscape photography info
37
fairly wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
39
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (177g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony W730
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Other name PL150 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 16MP
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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photos
Battery style - 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 feature
Type of storage 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 $138