Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL220

Lets look more closely at the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung TL220, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was released 17 months after the TL220 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the PL210 matches up versus the TL220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL210 and Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL210 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the PL210 vs the TL220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and TL220 is 99 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and TL220.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung PL210 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent PL210 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.