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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Samsung PL210 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was released 13 months later than the TL205 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the PL210 grades against the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung TL205

 PL210 TL205 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung PL210

 TL205 PL210 

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Samsung TL205

 PL210 TL205 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung PL210 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung PL210 and Samsung TL205 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the PL210 against the TL205.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and TL205 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL210 and TL205.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung PL210 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent PL210 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL210
Street photography with Samsung TL205
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography details
Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography information
Samsung TL205 Travel photography information
71
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
Landscape photography with Samsung TL205
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung PL210Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL210 Samsung TL205
Also called as - PL100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 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
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 format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $180