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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Later Model is Samsung NX1100
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung SL102, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and SL102 (10MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and SL102 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1000 was revealed 3 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX1000 grades against the SL102 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung SL102

 NX1000 SL102 
AnnouncedApril 2012January 2009Fresher by 40 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung NX1000

 SL102 NX1000 

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung SL102

 NX1000 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 has got outside measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX1000 versus the SL102.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and SL102 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and SL102.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1000 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX1000 will offer greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX1000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
25
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1000
Street photography with Samsung SL102
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
55
lighter than competition (116g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
62
lighter than competition (116 grams)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
27
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
34
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
30
good max aperture (f)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Samsung SL102
 Samsung NX1000Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1000 Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-04-19 2009-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $388 $130