Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung TL500
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Released November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX1100
- New Model is Samsung NX3000
(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
- Introduced July 2010
- Alternate Name is EX1

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX2000 versus Samsung TL500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and TL500 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

The NX2000 was launched 3 years after the TL500 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX2000 grades against the TL500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX2000 and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung TL500
NX2000 | TL500 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
Screen dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper screen (+538k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung NX2000
TL500 | NX2000 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung TL500
NX2000 | TL500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 provides external measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX2000 versus Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX2000 versus the TL500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and TL500 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and TL500.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX2000 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX2000 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX2000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX2000 | Samsung TL500 |
Also called as | - | EX1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-11-30 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,152 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.20 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228g (0.50 pounds) | 386g (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 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 | 12.3 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 908 | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | - | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $599 | $527 |