Samsung NX30 vs Samsung SL30

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX30 and Samsung SL30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and SL30 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The NX30 was announced 4 years after the SL30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX30 grades versus the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 and Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 has got 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 SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX30 and Samsung SL30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NX30 versus the SL30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and SL30 is 75 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and SL30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX30 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX30 will give you greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX30 provides an edge in sensor tech.