Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500
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![Samsung NX1000 front Samsung NX1000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung_NX1000_0.jpg)
![Samsung TL500 front Samsung TL500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-TL500.jpg)
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34 Features
54 Overall
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500 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
- Announced April 2012
- Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
(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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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 & Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung TL500
NX1000 | TL500 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 22 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung NX1000
TL500 | NX1000 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung TL500
NX1000 | TL500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Samsung NX1000 versus Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX1000-vs-Samsung-TL500-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX1000-vs-Samsung-TL500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-NX1000-vs-Samsung-TL500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX1000-vs-Samsung-TL500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Samsung NX1000 | Samsung TL500 | |
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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 |