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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Older Model is Samsung NX300
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL220, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and TL220 (12MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and TL220 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX500 was announced 5 years after the TL220 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX500 grades against the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung TL220

 NX500 TL220 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2009More modern by 67 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung NX500

 TL220 NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Samsung TL220

 NX500 TL220 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX500 compared to the TL220.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and TL220 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and TL220.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX500 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX500 will produce greater detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
MP count great (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX500
Street photography with Samsung TL220
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL220 Sports photography advice
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count great (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX500
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
78
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count great (28MP)
display is not selfie friendly
62
includes touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count great (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
37
relatively wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL220 Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
31
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Samsung TL220
 Samsung NX500Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX500 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2009-08-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6480 x 4320 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,036k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash settings 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, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287 grams (0.63 pounds) 169 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $800 $90