Samsung NX20 vs Samsung SL620
83 Imaging
61 Features
73 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Announced April 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX11
- Replacement is Samsung NX30
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL65

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung SL620, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

The NX20 was brought out 3 years after the SL620 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX20 matches up vs the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 & Samsung SL620. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung SL620
NX20 | SL620 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 39 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung NX20
SL620 | NX20 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung SL620
NX20 | SL620 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NX20 compared to the SL620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and SL620 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and SL620.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX20 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX20 will offer more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger NX20 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX20 | Samsung SL620 |
Also called | - | PL65 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-04-20 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
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 | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 614k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341 grams (0.75 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 785 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $1,100 | $200 |