Samsung NX100 vs Samsung TL210

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung NX100 versus Samsung TL210, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and TL210 (12MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and TL210 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The NX100 was announced 9 months later than the TL210 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the NX100 scores versus the TL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 & Samsung TL210. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Samsung TL210 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 has got external dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX100 versus Samsung TL210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX100 compared to the TL210.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and TL210 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and TL210.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX100 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX100 will show more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer NX100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.