Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL205

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung NX30 versus Samsung TL205, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The NX30 was manufactured 4 years later than the TL205 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX30 scores against the TL205 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 and Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX30 versus Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX30 and the TL205.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and TL205 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and TL205.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX30 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent NX30 should have a benefit in sensor tech.