• 1/1.72 inch 41.5mm2
  • 14.7 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 483.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung TL34HD advantages over Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

  • Less expensive
    $330 vs $450 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    1/1.72 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.70 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Lighter weight
    138g vs 283g
    Lighter weight

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 advantages over Samsung TL34HD

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    483 mm vs 102 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Newer
    10 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    2765k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    23 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax S12

Samsung TL34HD
Pentax S12
  • $330
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $280
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Samsung TL34HD vs Pentax S12

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Pentax S12
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $280
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Pentax S12

Compared to Samsung SL310

Samsung TL34HD
Samsung SL310
  • $330
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $230
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Samsung TL34HD vs Samsung SL310

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Samsung SL310
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $230
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung SL310

Compared to Nikon S710

Samsung TL34HD
Nikon S710
  • $330
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $380
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Samsung TL34HD vs Nikon S710

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Nikon S710
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $380
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Nikon S710

Compared to Samsung WB850F

Samsung TL34HD
Samsung WB850F
  • $330
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Samsung TL34HD vs Samsung WB850F

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Samsung WB850F
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB850F

Compared to Samsung Galaxy Camera

Samsung TL34HD
Samsung Galaxy Camera
  • $330
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung TL34HD vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Samsung Galaxy Camera
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Headphone jack
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch

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