Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL620
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Released August 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX200
- Renewed by Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL65

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX210 versus Samsung SL620, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

The NX210 was manufactured 3 years after the SL620 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the NX210 scores versus the SL620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 & Samsung SL620. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung SL620
NX210 | SL620 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 43 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung NX210
SL620 | NX210 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung SL620
NX210 | SL620 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 provides 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 SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX210 versus Samsung SL620 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX210 and the SL620.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and SL620 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and SL620.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX210 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will give extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger NX210 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX210 | Samsung SL620 |
Other name | - | PL65 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-08-14 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 614k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | - |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 719 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BC1030 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $625 | $200 |