Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL202

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL202, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was revealed 3 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX300M scores versus the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Samsung SL202. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX300M and the SL202.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and SL202 is 86 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and SL202.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX300M having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will provide more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent NX300M provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.