Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL30

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the NX mini (1") and SL30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was brought out 5 years after the SL30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX mini scores against the SL30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini and Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX mini compared to the SL30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and SL30.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX mini will deliver extra detail having its extra 10.5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher NX mini will have an edge in sensor technology.