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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Samsung TL205 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB210, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TL205 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL205 was unveiled 18 months prior to the WB210 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TL205 matches up vs the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung WB210

 TL205 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung TL205

 WB210 TL205 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB210

 TL205 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL205 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TL205 against the WB210.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL205 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and WB210.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB210 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TL205 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL205 Street photography advice
Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than average (174 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL205
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
25
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than average (174g)
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL205
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (177g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung TL205 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL205 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung TL205Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL205 Samsung WB210
Otherwise known as PL100 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 174g (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $279