Samsung TL210 vs Samsung TL500

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung TL210 versus Samsung TL500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very well matched but the TL210 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The TL210 was unveiled 6 months prior to the TL500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL210 scores against the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL210 and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL210 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL210 offers physical 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) while the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL210 versus Samsung TL500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TL210 vs the TL500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL210 and TL500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL210 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung TL210 will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.