Samsung NX1 vs Samsung SL202

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung NX1 and Samsung SL202, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The NX1 was introduced 5 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX1 grades versus the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1 and Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 has physical dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX1 and Samsung SL202 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX1 compared to the SL202.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and SL202 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and SL202.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX1 will result in extra detail using its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern NX1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.