Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL210

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung NX1 and Samsung TL210, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and TL210 (12MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and TL210 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1 was launched 4 years after the TL210 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX1 scores versus the TL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 and Samsung TL210. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Samsung NX1 and Samsung TL210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX1 compared to the TL210.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and TL210 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and TL210.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent NX1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.