Samsung NX mini vs Samsung SL820

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung SL820, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the NX mini (1") and SL820 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The NX mini was unveiled 5 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX mini matches up against the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Samsung SL820. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini has got external 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 SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX mini against the SL820.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and SL820.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX mini with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX mini will give extra detail having an extra 8.5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger NX mini will have an edge in sensor technology.