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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Announced April 2012
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX1000 versus Samsung TL500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and TL500 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1000 was released 22 months after the TL500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX1000 scores against the TL500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung TL500

 NX1000 TL500 
IntroducedApril 2012July 2010Newer by 22 months
Screen resolution921k614kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung NX1000

 TL500 NX1000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung TL500

 NX1000 TL500 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NX1000 and the TL500.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and TL500.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX1000 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX1000 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern NX1000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
40
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1000
Street photography with Samsung TL500
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
66
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography information
Samsung TL500 Sports photography information
56
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
good MP (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
64
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (386 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography information
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging details
Samsung TL500 Vlogging details
34
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
64
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (386 grams)
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Samsung TL500
 Samsung NX1000Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX1000 Samsung TL500
Also referred to as - EX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-04-19 2010-07-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 386 gr (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 40
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 11.1
DXO Low light rating 840 129
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $388 $527