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Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL150
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 TL210 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung TL210 and Samsung WB210, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Samsung. The image resolution of the TL210 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was brought out 18 months before the WB210 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TL210 grades against the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung WB210

 TL210 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung TL210

 WB210 TL210 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Samsung WB210

 TL210 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3.5"3.5"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL210 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TL210 against the WB210.

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL210 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL210 and WB210.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB210 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TL210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (177g)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (174g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL210
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
59
includes touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (177g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL210
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
28
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
33
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (174g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung TL210Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung TL210 Samsung WB210
Alternative name PL150 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-07B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $279