Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL320

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL320, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and TL320 (12MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and TL320 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX500 was released 6 years after the TL320 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX500 matches up against the TL320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 and Samsung TL320. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Samsung TL320 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 has got outside 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 TL320 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX500 compared to the TL320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and TL320 is 87 and 98 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and TL320.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX500 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX500 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent NX500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.