Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung SL820

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung SL820, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and SL820 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was introduced 5 years after the SL820 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX3000 scores vs the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 and Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX3000 against the SL820.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and SL820 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and SL820.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX3000 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher NX3000 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.