Samsung TL210 vs Samsung TL500
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Samsung TL210 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung TL210 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung TL500
TL210 | TL500 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung TL210
TL500 | TL210 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Samsung TL500
TL210 | TL500 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | July 2010 | Similar 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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung TL210 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Samsung TL210 | Samsung TL500 | |
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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 |