Samsung NX1 vs Samsung SL620

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung NX1 versus Samsung SL620, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was launched 5 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX1 matches up against the SL620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1 & Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 enjoys outer measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NX1 and the SL620.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and SL620 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and SL620.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger NX1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.