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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SL202, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was launched 4 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX2000 matches up versus the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung SL202

 NX2000 SL202 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2009Fresher by 59 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung NX2000

 SL202 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung SL202

 NX2000 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 provides exterior measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX2000 vs the SL202.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and SL202 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and SL202.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX2000 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX2000 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
25
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than average in class (228g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
61
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography features
Samsung SL202 Travel photography features
72
lighter than average in class (228g)
offers touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography highlights
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
35
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic socket
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Samsung SL202
 Samsung NX2000Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX2000 Samsung SL202
Alternative name - PL50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-30 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 area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228g (0.50 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $140