Samsung NX200 vs Samsung TL225

Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX200 versus Samsung TL225, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was announced 2 years later than the TL225 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX200 scores vs the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX200 and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX200 versus Samsung TL225 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NX200 and the TL225.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and TL225 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and TL225.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX200 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX200 will give extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern NX200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.