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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as PL150
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was unveiled 12 months before the TL210 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SL102 matches up versus the TL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung TL210

 SL102 TL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung SL102

 TL210 SL102 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Samsung TL210

 SL102 TL210 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 provides outside measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL102 versus the TL210.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and TL210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and TL210.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung TL210 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SL102 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
25
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (116g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
Samsung TL210 Travel photography information
62
lighter than average (116g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
59
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography info
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (177g)
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Samsung TL210
 Samsung SL102Samsung TL210
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL102 Samsung TL210
Also Known as ES55 PL150
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $230