Samsung NX30 vs Samsung SL202

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX30 versus Samsung SL202, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The NX30 was brought out 4 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX30 matches up vs the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 and Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 enjoys outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX30 versus Samsung SL202 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NX30 against the SL202.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and SL202 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX30 and SL202.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX30 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will offer you greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.