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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX210
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung NX200 vs Samsung TL100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and TL100 (12MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and TL100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was brought out 3 years after the TL100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX200 scores vs the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung TL100

 NX200 TL100 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 39 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung NX200

 TL100 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Samsung TL100

 NX200 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 has external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the NX200 against the TL100.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and TL100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and TL100.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX200 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX200 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher NX200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography features
Samsung TL100 Street photography features
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (223g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
55
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
48
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (219 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL100 Vlogging advice
34
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (223g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than others (219g)
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Samsung TL100
 Samsung NX200Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX200 Samsung TL100
Also Known as - ST50
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-28 2009-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
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 area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 223g (0.49 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
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