Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SL30

Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung NX100 versus Samsung SL30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and SL30 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The NX100 was revealed 20 months later than the SL30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX100 matches up versus the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 and Samsung SL30. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX100 versus Samsung SL30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX100 vs the SL30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and SL30 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and SL30.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX100 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX100 will render extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX100 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.