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Samsung TL210 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

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
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is EX1
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Samsung TL210 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung TL500

 TL210 TL500 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung TL210

 TL500 TL210 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Samsung TL500

 TL210 TL500 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

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

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
has manual focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography details
Samsung TL500 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (177g)
66
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL210
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL500 Travel photography factors
59
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (386 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography info
37
fairly wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 Vlogging features
Samsung TL500 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
64
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (386 grams)
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Samsung TL210 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Samsung TL500
 Samsung TL210Samsung TL500
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL210 Samsung TL500
Also Known as PL150 EX1
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-07-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 177 grams (0.39 lb) 386 grams (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery model SLB-07B SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $230 $527