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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The PL210 was introduced 13 months after the TL210 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the PL210 grades against the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung TL210

 PL210 TL210 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung PL210

 TL210 PL210 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Samsung TL210

 PL210 TL210 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL210 has outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by 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).

Contrast the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung TL210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the PL210 vs the TL210.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and TL210 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and TL210.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung PL210 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer PL210 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL210 Sports photography advice
26
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 Travel photography information
Samsung TL210 Travel photography information
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
59
provides touch to focus
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography factors
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging info
Samsung TL210 Vlogging info
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
28
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others in class (177g)
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Samsung TL210
 Samsung PL210Samsung TL210
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL210 Samsung TL210
Also called - PL150
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design 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 resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 177g (0.39 lb)
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 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
Storage media - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $230