Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL205

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung NX500 versus Samsung TL205, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX500 was announced 5 years later than the TL205 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX500 grades versus the TL205 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 and Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX500 versus Samsung TL205 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX500 and the TL205.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and TL205 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and TL205.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX500 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will render extra detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher NX500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.