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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX9

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Alternative Name is PL150
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX9 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was launched 12 months earlier than the WX9 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TL210 scores against the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony WX9

 TL210 WX9 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung TL210

 WX9 TL210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony WX9

 TL210 WX9 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL210 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL210 compared to the WX9.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and WX9.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX9 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older TL210 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL210
Street photography with Sony WX9
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (177 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX9 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL210
Travel photography with Sony WX9
59
boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (177g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX9 Landscape photography highlights
36
decently wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX9 Vlogging highlights
27
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (177g)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Sony WX9
 Samsung TL210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Other name PL150 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
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 range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) -
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model SLB-07B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $188