Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL350

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL350, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and TL350 (10MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and TL350 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was brought out 3 years before the TL350 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX-20 grades against the TL350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL350. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Samsung TL350 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 has got outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL350 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 against the TL350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and TL350 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and TL350.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung GX-20 will show more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.