Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL620

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL620, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The NX200 was unveiled 3 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX200 matches up vs the SL620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX200 & Samsung SL620. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX200 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has sizing 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 NX200 vs Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NX200 against the SL620.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and SL620 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and SL620.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX200 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX200 will give greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent NX200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.