Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung SL620

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung SL620, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The NX3000 was launched 5 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX3000 grades versus the SL620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 and Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX3000 compared to the SL620.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and SL620 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and SL620.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger NX3000 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.