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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL210

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
Samsung TL210
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL150
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was brought out 10 months before the TL210 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the HZ15W matches up versus the TL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung TL210

 HZ15W TL210 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung HZ15W

 TL210 HZ15W 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL210

 HZ15W TL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ15W versus the TL210.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and TL210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and TL210.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older HZ15W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography details
31
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography advice
Samsung TL210 Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (249 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
Sports photography with Samsung TL210
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
59
boasts focus by touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
40
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
Samsung TL210 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (249 grams)
28
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL210
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung TL210
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ15W Samsung TL210
Also Known as WB550 PL150
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-23 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $330 $230