Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL220

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung TL220, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively similar but the GX-10 (APS-C) and TL220 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was launched 3 years prior to the TL220 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the GX-10 scores vs the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 & Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 features outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-10 and the TL220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and TL220 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and TL220.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-10 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung TL220 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.