Samsung NX1 vs Samsung SL202
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![Samsung NX1 front Samsung NX1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-NX1/Samsung-NX1-front.jpg)
![Samsung SL202 front Samsung SL202 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-SL202/Samsung-SL202-front.jpg)
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Announced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is PL50
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung SL202 Overview
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.
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung SL202
NX1 | SL202 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 68 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung NX1
SL202 | NX1 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung SL202
NX1 | SL202 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Samsung NX1 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison Samsung NX1 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX1-vs-Samsung-SL202-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and SL202 is 66 and 94 respectively.
![Samsung NX1 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison Samsung NX1 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX1-vs-Samsung-SL202-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Samsung NX1 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison Samsung NX1 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-NX1-vs-Samsung-SL202-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung NX1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung NX1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX1-vs-Samsung-SL202-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX1 | Samsung SL202 |
Alternate name | - | PL50 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-09-15 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | - |
Cross focus points | 153 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,036k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 15.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550g (1.21 pounds) | 168g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 83 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1363 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1900 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $1,500 | $140 |