Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL220
90 Imaging
61 Features
60 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1000 and Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung TL220
NX1000 | TL220 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 33 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung NX1000
TL220 | NX1000 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung TL220
NX1000 | TL220 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Samsung NX1000 versus Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Samsung NX1000 | Samsung TL220 | |
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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 |