Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL210
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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced August 2011
(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
- Released January 2010
- Additionally referred to as PL150

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL210 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung TL210, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-810 was unveiled 20 months after the TL210 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-810 matches up versus the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL210 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Samsung TL210. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Samsung TL210
TG-810 | TL210 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Olympus TG-810
TL210 | TG-810 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung TL210
TG-810 | TL210 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-810 and Samsung TL210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-810 and the TL210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and TL210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and TL210.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-810 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher TG-810 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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Olympus TG-810 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Samsung TL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Samsung TL210 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL150 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 177 grams (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 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 life | 220 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | SLB-07B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $428 | $230 |