Samsung NX300M vs Samsung TL500

Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX300M and Samsung TL500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and TL500 (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was revealed 2 years after the TL500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX300M scores vs the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300M and Samsung TL500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NX300M against the TL500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and TL500 is 86 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and TL500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX300M having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will give greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher NX300M should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.