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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL150
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was manufactured 5 months prior to the TL210 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SL720 scores versus the TL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung TL210

 SL720 TL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung SL720

 TL210 SL720 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Samsung TL210

 SL720 TL210 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL720 has got physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SL720 and the TL210.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and TL210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and TL210.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you should always take the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography info
Samsung TL210 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL720
Travel photography with Samsung TL210
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
features focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography information
27
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Samsung TL210
 Samsung SL720Samsung TL210
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL720 Samsung TL210
Alternative name PL70 PL150
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-14 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 177g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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
Battery ID SLB-10A SLB-07B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $119 $230