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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Alternative Name is PL150
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung PL120 versus Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The PL120 was unveiled 13 months after the TL210 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the PL120 scores vs the TL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung TL210

 PL120 TL210 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung PL120

 TL210 PL120 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Samsung TL210

 PL120 TL210 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung PL120 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the PL120 against the TL210.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and TL210 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and TL210.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung PL120 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher PL120 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL120
Street photography with Samsung TL210
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL120
Travel photography with Samsung TL210
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
59
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (177 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography features
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging details
Samsung TL210 Vlogging details
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
has mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
28
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than average (177 grams)
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Samsung TL210
 Samsung PL120Samsung TL210
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL120 Samsung TL210
Also referred to as - PL150
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots - One
Retail pricing $150 $230