Samsung NX10 vs Samsung SL820

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung NX10 and Samsung SL820, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and SL820 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The NX10 was unveiled 14 months after the SL820 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX10 matches up versus the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX10 & Samsung SL820. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX10 and Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX10 against the SL820.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and SL820 is 80 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and SL820.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX10 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX10 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX10 will have a benefit in sensor tech.