Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SL820

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung NX100 and Samsung SL820, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and SL820 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX100 was released 20 months later than the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX100 grades against the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 and Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX100 and Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX100 and the SL820.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and SL820 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and SL820.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX100 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX100 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.