Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL202
90 Imaging
62 Features
60 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX1000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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 & Samsung SL202. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung SL202
NX1100 | SL202 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 51 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung NX1100
SL202 | NX1100 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung SL202
NX1100 | SL202 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Samsung NX1100 | Samsung SL202 | |
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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 |