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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Successor is Samsung NX1100
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung NX1000 versus Samsung TL220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and TL220 (12MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and TL220 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1000 was launched 2 years after the TL220 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX1000 matches up against the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung TL220

 NX1000 TL220 
ReleasedApril 2012August 2009Newer by 33 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung NX1000

 TL220 NX1000 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung TL220

 NX1000 TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 has got exterior measurements 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 TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1000 versus the TL220.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and TL220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and TL220.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1000 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX1000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography highlights
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (222 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
55
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL220 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (222g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
62
features focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography info
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging features
Samsung TL220 Vlogging features
34
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
31
pretty wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Samsung TL220
 Samsung NX1000Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1000 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-04-19 2009-08-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
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, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 169 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $388 $90