Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX80
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX80 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
- Additionally referred to as PL150
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX80 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX80, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TL210 was released 4 years before the WX80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TL210 scores against the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL210 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony WX80
TL210 | WX80 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung TL210
WX80 | TL210 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony WX80
TL210 | WX80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL210 has got 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 WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TL210 compared to the WX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and WX80.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX80 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older TL210 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Samsung TL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Alternate name | PL150 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 177 gr (0.39 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 pictures |
Type 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $230 | $276 |