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Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL150
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung TL210 versus Samsung WB30F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was manufactured 4 years before the WB30F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TL210 grades versus the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung WB30F

 TL210 WB30F 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung TL210

 WB30F TL210 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Samsung WB30F

 TL210 WB30F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL210 enjoys outer 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) and the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TL210 against the WB30F.

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL210 and WB30F.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB30F to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TL210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography information
Samsung WB30F Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
59
supports touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (128g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography info
37
pretty wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL210
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
28
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung TL210Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL210 Samsung WB30F
Also Known as PL150 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model SLB-07B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $180