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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX300
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung TL205

 NX500 TL205 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Samsung NX500

 TL205 NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Samsung TL205

 NX500 TL205 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

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

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography info
Samsung TL205 Street photography info
81
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography information
Samsung TL205 Sports photography information
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count excellent (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
25
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
78
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (28MP)
display is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count excellent (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging information
Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
34
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Samsung TL205
 Samsung NX500Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX500 Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6480 x 4320 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash options Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287 grams (0.63 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1379 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $800 $180