Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung TL210
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally Known as PL150

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung TL210 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung TL210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 2 years later than the TL210 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores against the TL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung TL210 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung TL210. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung TL210
Galaxy Camera 3G | TL210 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 33 months |
Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3.5" | Larger display (+1.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
TL210 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung TL210
Galaxy Camera 3G | TL210 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung TL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the TL210.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and TL210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and TL210.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Samsung TL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Samsung TL210 |
Other name | - | PL150 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-08-29 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | - | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 4.8" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 0 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 305g (0.67 pounds) | 177g (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $606 | $230 |