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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL320 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 TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB1000
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung NX1 and Samsung TL320, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and TL320 (12MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and TL320 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The NX1 was released 5 years after the TL320 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX1 grades against the TL320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung TL320

 NX1 TL320 
RevealedSeptember 2014February 2009More modern by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k460kCrisper screen (+576k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung NX1

 TL320 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung TL320

 NX1 TL320 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 provides 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) whilst the Samsung TL320 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1 vs the TL320.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and TL320 is 66 and 98 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and TL320.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer NX1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
80
focusing manually
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
34
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography details
Samsung TL320 Street photography details
74
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than competition (550g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography info
Samsung TL320 Travel photography info
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
34
touch screen
supports face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
lighter than competition (550g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Samsung TL320
 Samsung NX1Samsung TL320
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX1 Samsung TL320
Also Known as - WB1000
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-09-15 2009-02-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 28 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6480 x 4320 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,036 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lbs) -
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,500 $380