Samsung NX10 vs Samsung SL202

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung NX10 and Samsung SL202, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX10 was unveiled 14 months later than the SL202 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX10 scores against the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 and Samsung SL202. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX10 and the SL202.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and SL202 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and SL202.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX10 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX10 will deliver more detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent NX10 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.