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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX50

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Alternative Name is PL150
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX50, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was launched 3 years earlier than the WX50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TL210 matches up vs the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony WX50

 TL210 WX50 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung TL210

 WX50 TL210 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony WX50

 TL210 WX50 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL210 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TL210 and the WX50.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX50 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TL210 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography info
Sony WX50 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography info
Sony WX50 Travel photography info
59
has focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX50 Vlogging highlights
27
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony WX50
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Also called PL150 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $250