Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL220

Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL220, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and TL220 (12MP) and the NX mini (1") and TL220 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The NX mini was revealed 4 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX mini matches up against the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini and Samsung TL220. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini has got exterior 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 TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX mini against the TL220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and TL220.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX mini with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will provide more detail because of its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX mini will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.