Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL210
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61 Features
73 Overall
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is PL150

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL210 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung NX300M versus Samsung TL210, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and TL210 (12MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and TL210 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

The NX300M was brought out 3 years after the TL210 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX300M scores vs the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL210 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M and Samsung TL210. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung TL210
NX300M | TL210 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 768k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+538k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung NX300M
TL210 | NX300M | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Samsung TL210
NX300M | TL210 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Samsung NX300M versus Samsung TL210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX300M and the TL210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and TL210 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and TL210.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX300M due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX300M will give you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer NX300M will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Samsung TL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX300M | Samsung TL210 |
Alternate name | - | PL150 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-01-03 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 247 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 768 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 331g (0.73 pounds) | 177g (0.39 pounds) |
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 Overall 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 | 330 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | SLB-07B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $699 | $230 |