Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL210

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung TL210, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and TL210 (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and TL210 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was introduced 23 months prior to the TL210 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX-20 matches up vs the TL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL210. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 features outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 and the TL210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and TL210 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and TL210.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will render greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.