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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Also referred to as PL150
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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung TL210

 ST30 TL210 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung ST30

 TL210 ST30 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Samsung TL210

 ST30 TL210 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

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

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST30 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST30 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition (87g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 Sports photography details
Samsung TL210 Sports photography details
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 Travel photography info
Samsung TL210 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition (87 grams)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
features focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
30
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL210 Vlogging highlights
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (87g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Samsung TL210
 Samsung ST30Samsung TL210
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST30 Samsung TL210
Also called as - PL150
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 87 grams (0.19 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-07B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $55 $230