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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX300

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Other Name is PL150
Sony WX300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony WX300

 TL210 WX300 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung TL210

 WX300 TL210 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2010Fresher by 38 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony WX300

 TL210 WX300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography features
Sony WX300 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL210
Street photography with Sony WX300
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL210
Travel photography with Sony WX300
59
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (177g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (166g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have 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 WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL210
Vlogging with Sony WX300
28
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (177g)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony WX300
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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