Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL500

Following is a thorough overview of the Samsung NX500 versus Samsung TL500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and TL500 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The NX500 was introduced 4 years after the TL500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX500 scores versus the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 and Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX500 versus Samsung TL500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX500 versus the TL500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and TL500 is 87 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and TL500.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX500 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX500 will give extra detail using its extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer NX500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.