Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL225

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung PL210 and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was revealed 17 months later than the TL225 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the PL210 scores versus the TL225 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL210 & Samsung TL225. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in 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 TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Samsung PL210 and Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the PL210 versus the TL225.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and TL225 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and TL225.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung PL210 to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent PL210 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.