Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL205

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL205, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX20 was unveiled 2 years after the TL205 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX20 matches up against the TL205 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Samsung TL205. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the NX20 versus the TL205.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and TL205 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and TL205.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX20 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX20 will give more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent NX20 will have an edge in sensor technology.