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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung SL820

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung SL820, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and SL820 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was revealed 4 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Galaxy NX scores versus the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung SL820

 Galaxy NX SL820 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2009More recent by 53 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 SL820 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung SL820

 Galaxy NX SL820 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX has outer dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the SL820.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and SL820 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and SL820.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer you greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
26
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery (440 per charge)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (495g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging details
Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
34
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (495g)
27
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung SL820
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung SL820
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung SL820
Also Known as - IT100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-20 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495g (1.09 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,300 $280