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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W830

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W830 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL150
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W830 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL210 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was launched 5 years prior to the W830 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TL210 grades versus the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony W830

 TL210 W830 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung TL210

 W830 TL210 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony W830

 TL210 W830 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL210 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TL210 compared to the W830.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and W830 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and W830.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W830 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TL210 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
Portrait photography with Sony W830
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography factors
Sony W830 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (177g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography info
Sony W830 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography factors
Sony W830 Travel photography factors
59
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
Landscape photography with Sony W830
37
pretty wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging details
Sony W830 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony W830
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Also called PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 model SLB-07B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $230 $128