Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL210

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX500 and Samsung TL210, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and TL210 (12MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and TL210 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The NX500 was launched 5 years after the TL210 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX500 grades against the TL210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX500 and Samsung TL210. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX500 and Samsung TL210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX500 against the TL210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and TL210 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and TL210.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX500 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX500 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern NX500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.