Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL500

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.