Samsung MV800 vs Samsung TL210

Below is a complete review of the Samsung MV800 versus Samsung TL210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was introduced 21 months later than the TL210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the MV800 grades against the TL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung MV800 and Samsung TL210. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 offers external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the MV800 vs the TL210.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and TL210 is 97 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and TL210.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger MV800 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.