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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung TL210

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL150
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung TL210

 Galaxy Camera 3G TL210 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010Fresher by 33 months
Display dimension4.8"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 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung TL210

 Galaxy Camera 3G TL210 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography details
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
Samsung TL210 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
Samsung TL210 Sports photography factors
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
Samsung TL210 Travel photography details
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
59
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (177 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
47
rather wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging details
Samsung TL210 Vlogging details
36
rather wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (177 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung TL210
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung TL210
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