Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL320
93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
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98 Imaging
34 Features
36 Overall
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL320 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini & Samsung TL320. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Samsung TL320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung TL320
NX mini | TL320 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 62 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung NX mini
TL320 | NX mini |
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Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung TL320
NX mini | TL320 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Samsung NX mini and Samsung TL320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL320 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Samsung TL320 | |
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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 |