Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung SL202

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung SL202, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX3000 was introduced 5 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX3000 grades against the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 & Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX3000 against the SL202.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and SL202 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and SL202.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will offer you greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer NX3000 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.