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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX2000
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and TL100 (12MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and TL100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX3000 was announced 5 years after the TL100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX3000 scores versus the TL100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung TL100

 NX3000 TL100 
AnnouncedMay 2014January 2009Newer by 66 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung NX3000

 TL100 NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung TL100

 NX3000 TL100 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX3000 and the TL100.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and TL100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and TL100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX3000 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX3000 will provide greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer NX3000 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
26
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography advice
Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (230 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography information
Samsung TL100 Sports photography information
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (230 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
48
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (219 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX3000
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
34
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (230 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than average (219g)
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Samsung TL100
 Samsung NX3000Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX3000 Samsung TL100
Also Known as - ST50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-05-26 2009-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $897 $22