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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX1100
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL205, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1000 was launched 2 years later than the TL205 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX1000 scores against the TL205 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung TL205

 NX1000 TL205 
IntroducedApril 2012January 2010More recent by 28 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung NX1000

 TL205 NX1000 

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung TL205

 NX1000 TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1000 has outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the NX1000 compared to the TL205.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and TL205 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and TL205.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will show more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern NX1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL205 Sports photography factors
55
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
25
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography information
Samsung TL205 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (177g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
34
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung NX1000Samsung TL205
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1000 Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-04-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $388 $180