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Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42
Samsung TL500 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is EX1
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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and WB210 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The TL500 was released 12 months before the WB210 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TL500 matches up against the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung WB210

 TL500 WB210 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k1kClearer display (+613k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung TL500

 WB210 TL500 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 12 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Samsung WB210

 TL500 WB210 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL500 features physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TL500 versus the WB210.

Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and WB210 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL500 and WB210.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL500 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB210 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TL500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL500 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
66
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (386 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (174g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL500
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL500 Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
64
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (386 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL500 Vlogging information
Samsung WB210 Vlogging information
64
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (386g)
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung TL500 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL500 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung TL500Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung TL500 Samsung WB210
Also called EX1 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-09 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.4 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 614k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 386g (0.85 lbs) 174g (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 129 not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-07A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $527 $279