Samsung TL500 vs Samsung TL210

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung TL500 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 TL500 was introduced in July 2010 and Samsung TL210 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung TL500 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 614k dot Fully Articulated 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 TL500 and Samsung TL210.

      PROS

      Samsung TL500

      Samsung TL210

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   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 TL500

      Samsung TL210

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 40
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   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 TL500

      Samsung TL210

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Samsung TL500

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL500 over Samsung TL210.

      Samsung TL500 vs Samsung TL210
      Larger Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 27 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.8 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.4 vs f/5.9
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Higher Resolution Screen 614k dot vs 230k dot
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      HDMI Output vs
      Internal Storage 1 GB vs 55 MB

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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 TL500.

      Samsung TL500 vs Samsung TL210
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixel vs 12.4 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4000 x 3000
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 72 mm vs 135 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3x vs 5x
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 3.50"
      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
      Built-in Microphone vs Mono
      Lighter 386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 oz) vs 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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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 TL500 Samsung TL210
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 oz)177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
        Internal Storage1 GB55 MB
      WEAKNESSES Samsung TL500 Samsung TL210
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Low Resolution Screen614k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/2000 sec
        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 TL500 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 614k dot resolution and Samsung TL210 has a 3.50" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Samsung TL500 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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      Samsung TL500 with Fully Articulated screen

      Sensor

      Samsung TL500 features a 10 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 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 TL500 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2052, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 16:9 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 and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Samsung TL500 comes with SLB-07A battery pack and Samsung TL210 comes with SLB-07B battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung TL500 has a single SD/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 TL500, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung TL210.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.20 m on Samsung TL500 and 3.40 m on Samsung TL210. Samsung TL500 also accepts external flash which can be connected via [n]..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung TL500 body has dimensions of 114 x 63 x 29 mm (4.49 x 2.48 x 1.14") and Samsung TL210 body has dimensions of 99 x 59 x 20 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.79"). Samsung TL500 weighs 386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 oz) and Samsung TL210 weighs 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz).

      Samsung TL500

      Samsung TL210

      114 mm

      63 mm

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      99 mm

      59 mm

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      59 mm

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      29 mm

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      20 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung TL500 and Samsung TL210

      Samsung TL500 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 TL500

      Samsung TL210

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k 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 TL500

      Samsung TL210

      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      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 TL500

      Samsung TL210

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      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 TL500

      Samsung TL210

      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      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 TL500

      Samsung TL210

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 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 TL500

      Samsung TL210

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 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 TL500 and Samsung TL210 and give them scores of 61 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. 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 TL500

      Samsung TL210

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Samsung TL500

      Samsung TL210

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 40
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung TL500

      Samsung TL210

      GOOD
      75
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung TL500

      Samsung TL210

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

      Focusing

      Samsung TL500

      Samsung TL210

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      80
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung TL500

      Samsung TL210

      GOOD
      72
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung TL500

      Samsung TL210

      POOR
      52
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   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 TL500

      Samsung TL210

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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