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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX70

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL150
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung TL210 versus Sony WX70, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WX70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TL210 scores versus the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony WX70

 TL210 WX70 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung TL210

 WX70 TL210 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony WX70

 TL210 WX70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL210 has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL210 vs the WX70.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and WX70.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX70 to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TL210 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography details
Sony WX70 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX70 Travel photography highlights
59
has touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (177g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (114g)
has focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography info
Sony WX70 Landscape photography info
37
really wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
28
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (177g)
36
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony WX70
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Alternate name PL150 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
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 Overall 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 life - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $230 $242