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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Alternative Name is PL150
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung TL210 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the TL210 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor size.

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The TL210 was launched 6 months later than the WX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TL210 grades against the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony WX1

 TL210 WX1 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung TL210

 WX1 TL210 

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony WX1

 TL210 WX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL210 features 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) whilst the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TL210 vs the WX1.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL210 and WX1.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL210 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung TL210 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL210
Street photography with Sony WX1
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (177g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography features
Sony WX1 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography factors
Sony WX1 Travel photography factors
59
has focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (177g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX1 Landscape photography factors
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (177g)
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony WX1
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Also called PL150 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 ID SLB-07B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $149