Samsung NX10 vs Samsung SL620
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced April 2010
- Newer Model is Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Other Name is PL65

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX10 vs Samsung SL620, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

The NX10 was manufactured 14 months later than the SL620 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX10 scores versus the SL620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 & Samsung SL620. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung SL620
NX10 | SL620 | |||
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Revealed | April 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 14 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung NX10
SL620 | NX10 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung SL620
NX10 | SL620 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 offers external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX10 vs Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX10 compared to the SL620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and SL620 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and SL620.
Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX10 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX10 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX10 | Samsung SL620 |
Also referred to as | - | PL65 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-04-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIM Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 grams (1.10 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 572 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $626 | $200 |