Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL220

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and TL220 (12MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and TL220 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The NX11 was unveiled 17 months after the TL220 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX11 scores against the TL220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX11 and Samsung TL220. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 has got external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX11 vs the TL220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and TL220 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and TL220.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX11 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX11 will produce extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer NX11 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.