Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung SL30

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Samsung SL30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and SL30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was released 4 years after the SL30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy NX scores against the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers external dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Samsung SL30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the SL30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and SL30 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and SL30.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Galaxy NX will have a benefit in sensor tech.