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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL210 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
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL150
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL210, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and TL210 (12MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and TL210 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The NX3000 was launched 4 years after the TL210 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX3000 scores vs the TL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung TL210

 NX3000 TL210 
RevealedMay 2014January 2010Newer by 54 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung NX3000

 TL210 NX3000 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung TL210

 NX3000 TL210 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 offers outer measurements 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 TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NX3000 and the TL210.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and TL210 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and TL210.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX3000 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX3000 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
81
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (230 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
Sports photography with Samsung TL210
56
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography features
Samsung TL210 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others (230g)
decent MP (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography features
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
34
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (230 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
28
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (177 grams)
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Samsung TL210
 Samsung NX3000Samsung TL210
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX3000 Samsung TL210
Otherwise known as - PL150
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-05-26 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $897 $230