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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Replaced the Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL820, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and SL820 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The NX11 was revealed 23 months after the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX11 matches up against the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung SL820

 NX11 SL820 
LaunchedDecember 2010February 2009More modern by 23 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung NX11

 SL820 NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Samsung SL820

 NX11 SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX11 vs the SL820.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and SL820 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and SL820.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX11 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX11 will give greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher NX11 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography highlights
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
26
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography factors
Samsung SL820 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
52
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
resolution is good (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
32
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging information
Samsung SL820 Vlogging information
24
comes with face detect focusing
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
27
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Samsung SL820
 Samsung NX11Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX11 Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-12-28 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $626 $280