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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL320

Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2014
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB1000
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung NX mini and Samsung TL320, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and TL320 (12MP) and the NX mini (1") and TL320 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was brought out 5 years later than the TL320 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX mini matches up versus the TL320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung TL320

 NX mini TL320 
AnnouncedMarch 2014February 2009More recent by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung NX mini

 TL320 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung TL320

 NX mini TL320 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini provides outer measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NX mini vs the TL320.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and TL320 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and TL320.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX mini because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX mini will render extra detail having its extra 8.5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher NX mini is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography features
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography features
70
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
33
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography factors
Samsung TL320 Street photography factors
81
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (196g)
no image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
great battery pack (650 per charge)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography information
Samsung TL320 Travel photography information
75
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition (196g)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
59
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
great battery pack (650 shots)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
lighter than competition (196 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung TL320
 Samsung NX miniSamsung TL320
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX mini Samsung TL320
Otherwise known as - WB1000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-03-19 2009-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196g (0.43 lb) -
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $530 $380