Samsung TL210

Samsung TL210 is Samsung's Ultracompact digital camera initially launched on January of 2010. The camera uses a 12MP, CCD 1/2.3" size sensor with a max resolution of 4000 x 3000. The camera is known as "PL150" in certain markets.

The TL210 stands at #90 out of 151 in Ultracompact cameras and over all #1085 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our database. You should check our Smart camera filter to find camera listings based on your custom factors.

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The Samsung TL210 comes with a history of related digital cameras. Underneath, you can discover all past and newer models along with important features.

You can look at the TL210 from different angles in the gallery below.

Here is a selection of advantages and drawbacks of the Samsung TL210 based on features which are usually considered essential in a digital camera.

The sensor specification in the Samsung TL210 is 6.08mm x 4.56mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor has the capability to capture 4000 x 3000 pixels using aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. The camera includes Image Stabilization (Optical). Sensor stabilization is more effective than digital stabilization as the latter may cause cropping.

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The CCD sensor boasts 12MP and supports a standard ISO range of 80 - 3200. Unfortunately, RAW files are not supported which means that you have less room to maneuver in post.

The image underneath illustrates the TL210's sensor size in comparison to other popular sizes. The TL210 sensor comes with a crop factor of 5.9 and is outlined in green.

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To get a sense of different aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Samsung TL210 has a weight of 0.39 lb (177g / 6.24 ounces) and features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8"). The weight of typical Ultracompact camera is 121g so the Samsung TL210 is weightier as compared with other competitors.

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Here is a image of the Samsung TL210 besides a soda so you're able to have a feel for its size.

The top view underneath will provide the button arrangement on the TL210.

The TL210 is equipped with a built in lens having a focal range of 27-135mm giving it a 5.0 x zoom which might not be outstanding but it could be invaluable in certain conditions.

At it's widest 27mm, the lens offers an aperture of f3.5 making it really sluggish and not the best in low light occasions and you will find it difficult to capture a shallow depth of field. You might also need to up your ISO giving you noisy shots. On the long end, 135mm comes at f5.9 making it fairly sluggish and you will have to apply slower shutter speeds.

The TL210 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• HDMI Yes

Digital cameras that come with NFC and / or Bluetooth compatibility can be controlled wirelessly via smartphones. You are able to send files and usually adjust settings without the hassle of connecting straight with the camera.

Certain apps also stream a Liveview and hit the shutter whenever you are not close to the camera. If the camera comes with a HDMI out, it can be connected to an external monitor. Many cameras enable you to charge the battery pack through the USB port.

The max video quality in the Samsung TL210 is 1280 x 720 and it can record in Motion JPEG file format. 720p is terrible by today's standards. You really should strive for a minimum 1080p quality for decent video. The body does not have a mic and / or headphone socket which means you have absolutely no control over your audio. It is probably best to shop for a different model if you require decent audio in your videos.

Samsung TL210 does not have environment proofing so rainy conditions can easily affect the camera.

The Samsung TL210 houses a 3.5 inch fixed screen having a resolution of 230 thousand dots.

Unfortunately the screen isn't a touch screen.

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The ViewFinder details regarding Samsung TL210 are as follows:

• ViewFinder None

Viewfinders can be rather helpful for sunny outdoor conditions which will make the camera screen washed out and hard to view.

The max shutter speed is 1/2000 seconds.

Samsung TL210 includes just inbuilt flash with no external flash support.

Samsung TL210 includes only Contrast Detect AF and does not have Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more faster & precise as compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing.

Samsung TL210 has touch to focus. You are able to use your fingers in order to switch where you focus. Samsung TL210 does not have manual focus. Manual focus is good for low light or you want more precise depth of field control.

The usual Ultracompact camera battery life is 214. Nikon L32 has got the maximum (320) battery life for this class of cameras.

Here is a list of Ultracompact cameras with the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon L32
TL210 vs L32320 nonono

Olympus TG-870
TL210 vs TG-870300 nonono

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Panasonic FP5
TL210 vs FP5260 nonono

Sony TX20
TL210 vs TX20250 nonono

Sony TX55
TL210 vs TX55250 nonono

The following bar chart gives a rundown of the Samsung TL210 for various kinds of photography. To view more, visit the specific paragraph underneath.

The Samsung TL210 has a points tally of 21 which is awful, meaning that it is not acceptable for portraits. Photographing portrait images favors heavily to sensor size, RAW support together with the capability to work with off-camera lighting.

Coming in at a moderate rating of 59, the Samsung TL210 is reasonably appropriate to use in street photography. A good street photography camera offers a good balance of picture quality plus portability.

A awful sports photography points total of 27 means the Samsung TL210 is not acceptable for taking pictures of sports. A camera must have great focusing plus fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Size is really crucial when picking a travel camera. All things considered, the Samsung TL210 gets a average 59 as a travelling camera which is fairly suitable to purchase for your journeys.

When you're planning to buy a digital camera for landscape photographs, the most significant factor is going to be image quality. The Samsung TL210 and it's awful grade of 37 for a landscape camera is not acceptable in the current marketplace.

A vlogging camera really should come with a moving screen, mic port and preferably IBIS. Taking everything into account, the Samsung TL210 is not acceptable for vlogging as it comes to a awful rating of 28.

If you need alternatives to the TL210, here is a selection of the top rated cameras which fall under the family of Ultracompact.

The diagram down below provides you a bird's eye view of the TL210 vs it's highest ranked competitors mentioned above.

Here are a handful of other cameras you might look at as alternatives. To check out a extensive comparison, simply click the "compare" link.