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Canon D30 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon D30 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Revealed October 2000
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL150
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Canon D30 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon D30 versus Samsung TL210, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and TL210 (12MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and TL210 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The D30 was introduced 10 years before the TL210 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon D30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D30 matches up versus the TL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Samsung TL210

 D30 TL210 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon D30

 TL210 D30 
RevealedJanuary 2010October 2000More modern by 112 months
Display dimensions3.5"1.8"Larger display (+1.7")
Display resolution230k120kSharper display (+110k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Samsung TL210

 D30 TL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon D30 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon D30 features exterior dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon D30 versus Samsung TL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D30 versus the TL210.

Canon D30 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and TL210 is 57 and 94 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and TL210.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D30 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung TL210 will provide extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged D30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography info
47
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (3MP)
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography info
Samsung TL210 Street photography info
50
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography information
Samsung TL210 Sports photography information
36
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D30
Travel photography with Samsung TL210
40
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
59
comes with focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography details
43
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D30
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
9
can't shoot video
28
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (177g)
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Canon D30 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Samsung TL210
 Canon EOS D30Samsung TL210
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS D30 Samsung TL210
Also called - PL150
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2000-10-10 2010-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 2160 x 1440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 120k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 855 gr (1.88 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $3,500 $230