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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2014
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and TL100 (12MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and TL100 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The NX1 was announced 5 years after the TL100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX1 scores against the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung TL100

 NX1 TL100 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2009More modern by 70 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung NX1

 TL100 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung TL100

 NX1 TL100 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 has got external measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NX1 vs the TL100.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and TL100 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and TL100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX1 will resolve extra detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer NX1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
26
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography advice
Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
74
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than average (550g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography features
Samsung TL100 Travel photography features
74
lighter than average (550 grams)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count fantastic (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
48
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography info
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count fantastic (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL100 Vlogging factors
34
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than average (550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Samsung TL100
 Samsung NX1Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX1 Samsung TL100
Also called - ST50
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-15 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video file format H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,500 $22