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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also Known as EX1
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL500, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and TL500 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX20 was revealed 22 months later than the TL500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX20 grades vs the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung TL500

 NX20 TL500 
AnnouncedApril 2012July 2010Fresher by 22 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung NX20

 TL500 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung TL500

 NX20 TL500 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution614k614kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX20 compared to the TL500.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and TL500 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and TL500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX20 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX20 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent NX20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX20
Street photography with Samsung TL500
77
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (341g)
does not have image stabilization
66
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX20
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX20
Travel photography with Samsung TL500
77
lighter than others (341g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
64
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (386 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly display
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lighter than others (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
64
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (386g)
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Samsung TL500
 Samsung NX20Samsung TL500
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX20 Samsung TL500
Also Known as - EX1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-04-20 2010-07-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 614k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lb) 386 gr (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 40
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 11.1
DXO Low light score 785 129
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,100 $527