Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL210

The following is a thorough overview of the Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact cameras and both are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is pretty close but the ST30 (1/3") and TL210 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The ST30 was introduced 13 months after the TL210 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the ST30 grades vs the TL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 and Samsung TL210. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST30 provides physical measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ST30 vs the TL210.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and TL210 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and TL210.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST30 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung TL210 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ST30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.