Samsung NX1 vs Samsung TL500

Following is a complete assessment of the Samsung NX1 and Samsung TL500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and TL500 (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The NX1 was introduced 4 years after the TL500 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX1 matches up versus the TL500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 and Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 enjoys outer dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX1 and Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1 versus the TL500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and TL500 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and TL500.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer NX1 should have an advantage in sensor tech.