Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL210
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Announced January 2008
- Replaced the Samsung GX-10
(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
- Also referred to as PL150

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL210 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung TL210, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and TL210 (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and TL210 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

The GX-20 was introduced 23 months prior to the TL210 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX-20 matches up vs the TL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL210 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL210. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung TL210
GX-20 | TL210 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung GX-20
TL210 | GX-20 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2008 | More modern by 23 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL210
GX-20 | TL210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 features outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung TL210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 and the TL210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and TL210 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and TL210.
As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will render greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Samsung TL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung GX-20 | Samsung TL210 |
Also Known as | - | PL150 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2008-01-24 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 800 grams (1.76 lb) | 177 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 714 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | SLB-07B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $850 | $230 |