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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL202, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The NX1100 was unveiled 4 years after the SL202 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX1100 scores versus the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung SL202

 NX1100 SL202 
LaunchedApril 2013February 2009More modern by 51 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung NX1100

 SL202 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung SL202

 NX1100 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1100 features external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX1100 compared to the SL202.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and SL202.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will offer extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher NX1100 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
25
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography features
Samsung SL202 Street photography features
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography details
Samsung SL202 Sports photography details
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (222g)
good megapixels (20MP)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
27
quite wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging info
Samsung SL202 Vlogging info
34
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
27
quite wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Samsung SL202
 Samsung NX1100Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX1100 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as - PL50
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-04-11 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $600 $140