Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SL102

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung NX100 versus Samsung SL102, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and SL102 (10MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and SL102 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX100 was revealed 21 months after the SL102 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX100 scores versus the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 and Samsung SL102. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX100 versus the SL102.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and SL102 is 88 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and SL102.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX100 will provide more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger NX100 will have an edge in sensor technology.