Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX9
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX9 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
- Alternative Name is PL150
(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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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL210 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Sony WX9
| TL210 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung TL210
| WX9 | TL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months | |
| Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Sony WX9
| TL210 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL210 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Samsung TL210 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Samsung TL210 | Sony 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 |