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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Updated by Samsung NX210
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL202, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was manufactured 3 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX200 matches up against the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung SL202

 NX200 SL202 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 37 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung NX200

 SL202 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Samsung SL202

 NX200 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NX200 versus the SL202.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and SL202.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX200 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX200 will give you extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern NX200 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
25
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography info
Samsung SL202 Street photography info
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (223 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
56
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography information
Samsung SL202 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average (223 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
really wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging features
Samsung SL202 Vlogging features
34
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (223g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
27
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Samsung SL202
 Samsung NX200Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX200 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as - PL50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
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 surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $818 $140