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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB1000
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL320, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and TL320 (12MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and TL320 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX20 was manufactured 3 years later than the TL320 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX20 scores vs the TL320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung TL320

 NX20 TL320 
IntroducedApril 2012February 2009Fresher by 39 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung NX20

 TL320 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung TL320

 NX20 TL320 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX20 and the TL320.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and TL320 is 83 and 98 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and TL320.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX20 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will give extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher NX20 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
33
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
77
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
no image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography details
Samsung TL320 Sports photography details
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography info
Samsung TL320 Travel photography info
77
lighter than competitors (341g)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
59
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX20
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
78
selfie friendly screen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
lighter than competitors (341g)
no image stabilization
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Samsung TL320
 Samsung NX20Samsung TL320
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX20 Samsung TL320
Also referred to as - WB1000
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-04-20 2009-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lbs) -
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,100 $380