Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL100

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung NX300M and Samsung TL100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and TL100 (12MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and TL100 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was unveiled 4 years after the TL100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX300M scores versus the TL100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M and Samsung TL100. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M has 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) and the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX300M and Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX300M compared to the TL100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and TL100 is 86 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and TL100.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX300M having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX300M will deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent NX300M should have a benefit in sensor tech.