Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL30

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and SL30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was introduced 4 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX1100 scores vs the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 & Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NX1100 against the SL30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and SL30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and SL30.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX1100 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will produce greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger NX1100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.