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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX80

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
Sony WX80
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony WX80

 TL210 WX80 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung TL210

 WX80 TL210 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony WX80

 TL210 WX80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography info
Sony WX80 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL210
Sports photography with Sony WX80
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
59
supports focus via touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (177g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (124g)
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (177g)
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony WX80
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
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