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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL210

Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as PL150
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL210, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and TL210 (12MP) and the NX mini (1") and TL210 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The NX mini was manufactured 4 years later than the TL210 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX mini matches up against the TL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung TL210

 NX mini TL210 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2010More recent by 52 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung NX mini

 TL210 NX mini 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung TL210

 NX mini TL210 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NX mini and the TL210.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and TL210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and TL210.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX mini because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX mini will resolve greater detail due to its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer NX mini should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography highlights
70
focusing manually
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Street photography highlights
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (196g)
does not have image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography features
Samsung TL210 Sports photography features
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
great battery power (650 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
Travel photography with Samsung TL210
75
great battery power (650 shots)
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
offers touch focus
decent MP (20.5MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
59
has focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
great battery power (650 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
37
touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
lighter than competitors (196g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
28
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung TL210
 Samsung NX miniSamsung TL210
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX mini Samsung TL210
Also called - PL150
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-03-19 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196 grams (0.43 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 650 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $530 $230