Samsung NX100 vs Samsung TL220

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung NX100 and Samsung TL220, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and TL220 (12MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and TL220 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX100 was launched 14 months later than the TL220 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX100 grades against the TL220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 and Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX100 and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX100 against the TL220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and TL220 is 88 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and TL220.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX100 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX100 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent NX100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.