Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL350

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and TL350 (10MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and TL350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX300M was introduced 2 years later than the TL350 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX300M scores against the TL350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Samsung TL350. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Samsung TL350 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL350 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the NX300M and the TL350.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and TL350 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and TL350.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX300M with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX300M will offer you more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent NX300M is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.