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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL210

Portability
86
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65
Samsung NX300M front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(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
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL150
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung TL210

 NX300M TL210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution768k230kSharper screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Samsung NX300M

 TL210 NX300M 
Screen dimension3.5"3.3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Samsung TL210

 NX300M TL210 
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).

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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.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

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

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography details
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
Samsung TL210 Sports photography features
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography details
Samsung TL210 Travel photography details
66
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
59
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
36
quite wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
27
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Samsung TL210
 Samsung NX300MSamsung TL210
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