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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL620

Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL65
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung SL620, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the NX mini (1") and SL620 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NX mini was manufactured 5 years after the SL620 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX mini grades versus the SL620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung SL620

 NX mini SL620 
LaunchedMarch 2014February 2009Newer by 62 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung NX mini

 SL620 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung SL620

 NX mini SL620 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung SL620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX mini against the SL620.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and SL620 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and SL620.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX mini will produce extra detail due to its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer NX mini should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
70
focusing manually
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
26
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography advice
Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
good battery power (650 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Travel photography highlights
75
good battery power (650 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
includes focus via touch
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
good battery power (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
37
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
24
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (168g)
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung SL620
 Samsung NX miniSamsung SL620
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX mini Samsung SL620
Also called as - PL65
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2014-03-19 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 2 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196g (0.43 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
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 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 650 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $530 $200