Samsung NX300 vs Samsung TL100

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX300 and Samsung TL100, one being 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 NX300 (20MP) and TL100 (12MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and TL100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The NX300 was introduced 4 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX300 scores vs the TL100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 and Samsung TL100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 offers outside measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300 and Samsung TL100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX300 versus the TL100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and TL100 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and TL100.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX300 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX300 will offer you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern NX300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.