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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W810

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W810 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 Known as PL150
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W810 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung TL210 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was unveiled 5 years before the W810 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TL210 matches up against the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony W810

 TL210 W810 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung TL210

 W810 TL210 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony W810

 TL210 W810 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 offers outer 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 W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TL210 vs the W810.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and W810.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W810 to render more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged TL210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography advice
Sony W810 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (177g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography factors
Sony W810 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography details
Sony W810 Travel photography details
59
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (177g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging advice
Sony W810 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (177g)
32
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony W810
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Alternate name PL150 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 - 200 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $100