Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX300
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is PL150
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2013
- Replacement is Sony WX350

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX300 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung TL210 and Sony WX300, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TL210 was launched 4 years prior to the WX300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL210 grades versus the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL210 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony WX300
TL210 | WX300 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung TL210
WX300 | TL210 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 38 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony WX300
TL210 | WX300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL210 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung TL210 and Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TL210 compared to the WX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and WX300.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TL210 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Samsung TL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Otherwise known as | PL150 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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) | 166 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $230 | $330 |