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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL65
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL620, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The NX1100 was manufactured 4 years after the SL620 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX1100 matches up vs the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung SL620

 NX1100 SL620 
ReleasedApril 2013February 2009Newer by 51 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung NX1100

 SL620 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung SL620

 NX1100 SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 has got outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1100 compared to the SL620.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and SL620 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and SL620.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX1100 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger NX1100 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
26
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1100
Street photography with Samsung SL620
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (222g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography information
Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
56
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
68
lighter than others (222g)
good resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
23
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL620 Vlogging factors
34
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (222 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
24
has face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Samsung SL620
 Samsung NX1100Samsung SL620
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1100 Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2013-04-11 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 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 synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $200