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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL210

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
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
  • Also referred to as PL150
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung TL210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was launched 7 months after the TL210 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HZ25W matches up versus the TL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung TL210

 HZ25W TL210 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TL210 HZ25W 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung TL210

 HZ25W TL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ25W and the TL210.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and TL210 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and TL210.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent HZ25W should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Samsung TL210
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
Samsung TL210 Sports photography advice
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
Samsung TL210 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (177g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
Samsung TL210 Vlogging advice
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
28
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung TL210
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung TL210
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ25W Samsung TL210
Also Known as WB5000 PL150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-01-06
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $230