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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX210
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as ES15
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and SL30 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The NX200 was unveiled 3 years after the SL30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the NX200 matches up versus the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung SL30

 NX200 SL30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 37 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung NX200

 SL30 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Samsung SL30

 NX200 SL30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX200 against the SL30.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and SL30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and SL30.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX200 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX200 will render extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent NX200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography advice
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
25
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (223 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
55
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (223g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging features
Samsung SL30 Vlogging features
34
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (223 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
25
features face detect focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Samsung SL30
 Samsung NX200Samsung SL30
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX200 Samsung SL30
Alternate name - ES15
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-28 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
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 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash options 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $818 $93