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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL210

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Launched May 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5500
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL210 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was revealed 4 months after the TL210 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ50W matches up versus the TL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung TL210

 HZ50W TL210 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung HZ50W

 TL210 HZ50W 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL210

 HZ50W TL210 
AnnouncedMay 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ50W vs the TL210.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and TL210 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and TL210.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung HZ50W to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
Samsung TL210 Sports photography factors
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
Samsung TL210 Travel photography info
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (177 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography features
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography features
51
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging factors
Samsung TL210 Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
28
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than average (177 grams)
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL210
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung TL210
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ50W Samsung TL210
Alternate name WB5500 PL150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-05-03 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 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-11A SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $230