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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL150
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX210 versus Samsung TL210, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and TL210 (12MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and TL210 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX210 was manufactured 2 years later than the TL210 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX210 grades versus the TL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung TL210

 NX210 TL210 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010Fresher by 32 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung NX210

 TL210 NX210 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung TL210

 NX210 TL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 has got outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX210 versus Samsung TL210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX210 compared to the TL210.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and TL210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and TL210.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX210 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX210 will show extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX210 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Street photography highlights
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography features
Samsung TL210 Sports photography features
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography features
Samsung TL210 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (222g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
59
has focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography advice
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL210 Vlogging highlights
34
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
28
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Samsung TL210
 Samsung NX210Samsung TL210
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX210 Samsung TL210
Also Known as - PL150
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-14 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $625 $230