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Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Samsung TL100 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as PL150
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Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TL100 was announced 12 months prior to the TL210 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the TL100 scores against the TL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung TL210

 TL100 TL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung TL100

 TL210 TL100 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL210

 TL100 TL210 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and 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).

See the Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TL100 and the TL210.

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and TL210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and TL210.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older TL100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography highlights
26
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography information
Samsung TL210 Street photography information
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL210 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
49
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (219g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
has touch to focus
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (177g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL210 Vlogging advice
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
28
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (177g)
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Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL210
 Samsung TL100Samsung TL210
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL100 Samsung TL210
Alternate name ST50 PL150
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 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 dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $22 $230