Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL210

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung TL210, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and TL210 (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and TL210 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1S was manufactured 5 years prior to the TL210 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the GX-1S scores against the TL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung TL210. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung TL210 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S has got physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung TL210 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S compared to the TL210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and TL210 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and TL210.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung TL210 will give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind in sensor technology.