Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL500

Below is a thorough comparison of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Samsung TL500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and TL500 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was revealed 2 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Galaxy NX matches up against the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers physical measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy NX vs the TL500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and TL500 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and TL500.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will deliver greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.