Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL210

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung TL100 and the Samsung TL210, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Samsung TL100 was introduced in January 2009 and Samsung TL210 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung TL100 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung TL210 Highlights

      • 12.4 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL210.

      PROS

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL210

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL210

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL210

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Samsung TL100

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL100 over Samsung TL210.

      Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL210
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.0 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/5.9
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Advantage of Samsung TL210

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL210 over Samsung TL100.

      Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL210
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 12.4 Megapixel
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm vs 27 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 105 mm vs 135 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3x vs 5x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 5 cm
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.50"
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 1 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 640 x 480 vs 1280 x 720
      Lighter 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz) vs 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung TL100 Samsung TL210
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Samsung TL100 Samsung TL210
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 4801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Samsung TL100 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Samsung TL210 has a 3.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Samsung TL100 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Samsung TL210 features a 12.4 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Samsung TL100 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048, 1536, 1024 x 768 with 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. Samsung TL210 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3984 x 2656, 3840 x 2160, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Samsung TL210 comes with SLB-07B battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung TL100 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot. Samsung TL210 has a single MicroSD/ MicroSDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung TL100, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung TL210.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.40 m on Samsung TL210..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung TL100 body has dimensions of 105 x 61 x 37 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.46") and Samsung TL210 body has dimensions of 99 x 59 x 20 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.79"). Samsung TL100 weighs 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz) and Samsung TL210 weighs 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz).

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL210

      105 mm

      61 mm

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      99 mm

      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL210

      Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL210 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL210

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL210

      GOOD
      74
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL210

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL210

      GOOD
      73
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL210

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL210

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL210 and give both of them the score of 53 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL210

      OVERALL
      53
      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL210

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL210

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL210

      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL210

      GOOD
      75
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      80
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL210

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL210

      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung TL100

      Samsung TL210

      POOR
      53
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz)
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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