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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL205, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The NX1 was announced 4 years later than the TL205 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX1 scores vs the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung TL205

 NX1 TL205 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2010Fresher by 58 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung NX1

 TL205 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung TL205

 NX1 TL205 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 offers outside measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1 compared to the TL205.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and TL205 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and TL205.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will provide more detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer NX1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
80
has manual focus
great sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography info
Samsung TL205 Street photography info
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition (550g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography details
Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
25
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography details
Samsung TL205 Travel photography details
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
great sensor resolution (28MP)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
great sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging info
Samsung TL205 Vlogging info
34
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
lighter than competition (550g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competition (177g)
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung NX1Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX1 Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2014-09-15 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6480 x 4320 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,500 $180