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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST500
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was manufactured 23 months before the WB210 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the TL220 scores versus the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung WB210

 TL220 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kClearer display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung TL220

 WB210 TL220 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009More recent by 23 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Samsung WB210

 TL220 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL220 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TL220 and the WB210.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and WB210.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB210 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older TL220 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL220
Street photography with Samsung WB210
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography info
Samsung WB210 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL220
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
62
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (174g)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
Samsung WB210 Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung TL220Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL220 Samsung WB210
Also Known as ST500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-13 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 grams (0.37 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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-07A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $90 $279