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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Old Model is Samsung NX10
  • Later Model is Samsung NX20
Samsung SL620
(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
  • Alternate Name is PL65
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX11 versus Samsung SL620, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX11 was brought out 23 months later than the SL620 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX11 grades vs the SL620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung SL620

 NX11 SL620 
AnnouncedDecember 2010February 2009Fresher by 23 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung NX11

 SL620 NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Samsung SL620

 NX11 SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 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 out the Samsung NX11 versus Samsung SL620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NX11 against the SL620.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and SL620 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and SL620.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX11 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX11 will provide more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX11 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
26
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX11
Street photography with Samsung SL620
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography info
Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography features
Samsung SL620 Travel photography features
63
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
good MP (15MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL620 Vlogging factors
24
has face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (499g)
24
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Samsung SL620
 Samsung NX11Samsung SL620
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX11 Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2010-12-28 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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