Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX70
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL210 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony WX70
TL210 | WX70 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung TL210
WX70 | TL210 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Samsung TL210 versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Samsung TL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |