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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX210
  • Successor is Samsung NX500
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX300 and Samsung TL205, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The NX300 was introduced 3 years after the TL205 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX300 grades against the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung TL205

 NX300 TL205 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 48 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution768k230kCrisper screen (+538k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung NX300

 TL205 NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Samsung TL205

 NX300 TL205 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX300 versus the TL205.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and TL205 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and TL205.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX300 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger NX300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX300
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography information
Samsung TL205 Street photography information
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
25
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL205 Travel photography factors
67
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (177g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography info
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging details
Samsung TL205 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no microphone support
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (177g)
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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung NX300Samsung TL205
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX300 Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2013-11-24 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 247 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 768k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331g (0.73 lbs) 177g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 76 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 942 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $750 $180