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Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL210 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL150
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung TL210 versus Samsung WB850F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the TL210 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL210 was released 24 months earlier than the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TL210 grades versus the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung WB850F

 TL210 WB850F 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung TL210

 WB850F TL210 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL210 and Samsung WB850F

 TL210 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL210 features exterior measurements 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 WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL210 versus Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL210 compared to the WB850F.

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL210 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL210 and WB850F.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB850F to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL210 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL210 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL210 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (177g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL210 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB850F Travel photography factors
59
features touch to focus
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (177g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
34
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung TL210 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL210 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung TL210Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL210 Samsung WB850F
Also referred to as PL150 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $230 $599