Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL30

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX210 and Samsung SL30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and SL30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX210 was revealed 3 years after the SL30 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX210 scores vs the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 & Samsung SL30. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NX210 and the SL30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and SL30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and SL30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX210 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will resolve more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer NX210 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.