Samsung NX200 vs Samsung TL500

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX200 and Samsung TL500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and TL500 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.

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The NX200 was manufactured 20 months after the TL500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX200 scores against the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX200 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 enjoys exterior 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) and the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX200 and Samsung TL500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX200 vs the TL500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and TL500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX200 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX200 will produce greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer NX200 will have an edge in sensor innovation.