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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
68
Overall
64
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(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
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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is EX1
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung TL500

 NX2000 TL500 
IntroducedNovember 2013July 2010Newer by 42 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k614kSharper screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung NX2000

 TL500 NX2000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung TL500

 NX2000 TL500 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

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

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
40
has manual focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (228g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
66
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
61
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than average (228g)
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (386g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography features
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL500 Vlogging advice
35
screen is touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (228 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
64
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (386g)
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Samsung TL500
 Samsung NX2000Samsung TL500
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