Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL210

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung TL210, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and TL210 (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and TL210 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was revealed 4 years earlier than the TL210 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GX-1L scores against the TL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung TL210. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L features outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung TL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-1L vs the TL210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and TL210 is 69 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and TL210.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung TL210 will result in more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor technology.