Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL202

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX200 and Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL202 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.