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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES15
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL150
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SL30 was launched 10 months before the TL210 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SL30 grades against the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung TL210

 SL30 TL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung SL30

 TL210 SL30 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung TL210

 SL30 TL210 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 provides outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SL30 vs the TL210.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and TL210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL30 and TL210.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung TL210 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SL30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography info
25
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography info
Samsung TL210 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (177g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL30
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
25
features face detect focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
28
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (177g)
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Samsung TL210
 Samsung SL30Samsung TL210
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL30 Samsung TL210
Other name ES15 PL150
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $93 $230