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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB1000
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was announced 23 months after the TL320 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the PL210 grades against the TL320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung TL320

 PL210 TL320 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung PL210

 TL320 PL210 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Samsung TL320

 PL210 TL320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL210 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the PL210 and the TL320.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and TL320 is 99 and 98 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and TL320.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung PL210 to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern PL210 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL210
Street photography with Samsung TL320
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL210 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography highlights
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL210
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Samsung TL320
 Samsung PL210Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL210 Samsung TL320
Also called - WB1000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-23
Body design 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $380