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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX11
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL205, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX10 was revealed 4 months later than the TL205 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX10 matches up vs the TL205 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung TL205

 NX10 TL205 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung NX10

 TL205 NX10 

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung TL205

 NX10 TL205 
ReleasedApril 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX10 compared to the TL205.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and TL205 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and TL205.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX10 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX10 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography factors
Samsung TL205 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Sports photography highlights
52
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL205 Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (177 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography highlights
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
23
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
24
has face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (499g)
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung NX10Samsung TL205
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX10 Samsung TL205
Also Known as - PL100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-04-07 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $626 $180