Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung SL620

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX1000 versus Samsung SL620, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The NX1000 was announced 3 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX1000 matches up against the SL620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 and Samsung SL620. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX1000 versus Samsung SL620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1000 and the SL620.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and SL620 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and SL620.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will render more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger NX1000 should have an advantage in sensor tech.