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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung PL170 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 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
  • Alternate Name is PL150
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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung PL170 versus Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was revealed 13 months after the TL210 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the PL170 scores vs the TL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Samsung TL210

 PL170 TL210 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung PL170

 TL210 PL170 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Samsung TL210

 PL170 TL210 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL170 has external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL170 versus Samsung TL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the PL170 against the TL210.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL170 and TL210 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL170 and TL210.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung PL170 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern PL170 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL170 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography factors
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL170 Street photography information
Samsung TL210 Street photography information
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL170 Sports photography info
Samsung TL210 Sports photography info
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL170
Travel photography with Samsung TL210
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL170 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography highlights
39
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL170
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL170 and Samsung TL210
 Samsung PL170Samsung TL210
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL170 Samsung TL210
Also Known 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 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-07B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $175 $230