Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL210
83 Imaging
61 Features
73 Overall
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35 Features
27 Overall
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX11
- Refreshed by Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is PL150

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL210 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung NX20 versus Samsung TL210, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and TL210 (12MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and TL210 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

The NX20 was brought out 2 years later than the TL210 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX20 scores versus the TL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL210 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 and Samsung TL210. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung TL210
NX20 | TL210 | |||
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Revealed | April 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 28 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung NX20
TL210 | NX20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung TL210
NX20 | TL210 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Samsung NX20 versus Samsung TL210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the NX20 against the TL210.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and TL210 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and TL210.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX20 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX20 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger NX20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Samsung TL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX20 | Samsung TL210 |
Also Known as | - | PL150 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-04-20 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341 gr (0.75 pounds) | 177 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 785 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | SLB-07B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $1,100 | $230 |