Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL500

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL500, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and TL500 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was launched 3 years earlier than the TL500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the GX-20 scores versus the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 offers physical 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) whilst the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-20 and the TL500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and TL500 is 58 and 88 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and TL500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung GX-20 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.