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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2014
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung SL102, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and SL102 (10MP) and the NX mini (1") and SL102 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was launched 5 years after the SL102 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX mini scores versus the SL102 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung SL102

 NX mini SL102 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2009More modern by 64 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung NX mini

 SL102 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung SL102

 NX mini SL102 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung SL102 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX mini compared to the SL102.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and SL102.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX mini because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX mini will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 10.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX mini will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
25
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX mini
Street photography with Samsung SL102
81
tilting screen
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (196g)
lack of image stabilization
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography features
Samsung SL102 Travel photography features
76
better than average battery (650 shots)
lighter than competitors (196g)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography information
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography information
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
better than average battery (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging factors
Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
38
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung SL102
 Samsung NX miniSamsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX mini Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-03-19 2009-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196 grams (0.43 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 650 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $530 $130