Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SL620
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Released September 2010
- Renewed by Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Also referred to as PL65
Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SL620, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX100 was announced 20 months after the SL620 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX100 grades versus the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX100 and Samsung SL620. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung SL620
NX100 | SL620 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 20 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung NX100
SL620 | NX100 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Samsung SL620
NX100 | SL620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SL620 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 are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX100 and the SL620.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and SL620 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and SL620.
All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX100 will give greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Samsung NX100 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX100 | Samsung SL620 |
Also called as | - | PL65 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-09-14 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe 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 surface area | 365.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 614k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | VGA AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 282 grams (0.62 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 563 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $386 | $200 |