Samsung NX300 vs Samsung SL820

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung NX300 versus Samsung SL820, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and SL820 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The NX300 was announced 4 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX300 matches up vs the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 & Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX300 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300 versus Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX300 versus the SL820.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and SL820 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and SL820.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX300 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX300 will give more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent NX300 provides an edge in sensor innovation.