Samsung NX1 vs Samsung SL30

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung NX1 versus Samsung SL30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and SL30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1 was released 5 years after the SL30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX1 scores against the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 features exterior measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1 versus Samsung SL30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX1 against the SL30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and SL30 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and SL30.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX1 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher NX1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.