Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL202

Let's look closer at the Samsung NX11 and Samsung SL202, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NX11 was revealed 23 months later than the SL202 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX11 grades versus the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 & Samsung SL202. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX11 and Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the NX11 and the SL202.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and SL202 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and SL202.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX11 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX11 will show greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX11 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.