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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL202, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the NX mini (1") and SL202 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was unveiled 5 years after the SL202 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX mini scores vs the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung SL202

 NX mini SL202 
LaunchedMarch 2014February 2009More modern by 62 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung NX mini

 SL202 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung SL202

 NX mini SL202 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX mini offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX mini vs the SL202.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and SL202.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX mini having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX mini will produce greater detail having an extra 10.5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern NX mini is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
25
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography info
Samsung SL202 Street photography info
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than average in class (196 grams)
does not have image stabilization
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography advice
Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
great battery life (650 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
76
great battery life (650 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (196g)
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography features
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography features
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (650 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
27
rather wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
38
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
lighter than average in class (196g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
27
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung SL202
 Samsung NX miniSamsung SL202
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX mini Samsung SL202
Also Known as - PL50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-03-19 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 20.5MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 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 data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 2 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196 gr (0.43 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 650 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $530 $140