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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL70
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX210 and Samsung SL720, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and SL720 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX210 was unveiled 3 years after the SL720 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX210 matches up versus the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung SL720

 NX210 SL720 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2009More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung NX210

 SL720 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung SL720

 NX210 SL720 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 features exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX210 and Samsung SL720 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 depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX210 against the SL720.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and SL720 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and SL720.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX210 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX210 will offer you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer NX210 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography features
Samsung SL720 Street photography features
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL720 Sports photography advice
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
34
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Samsung SL720
 Samsung NX210Samsung SL720
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX210 Samsung SL720
Otherwise known as - PL70
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-14 2009-07-14
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 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 222g (0.49 lbs) 168g (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 All around 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $625 $119