Samsung NX30 vs Samsung SL620

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung NX30 vs Samsung SL620, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX30 was revealed 4 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX30 scores versus the SL620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 & Samsung SL620. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 offers external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX30 vs the SL620.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and SL620 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and SL620.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX30 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent NX30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.