Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL30

Here, we are comparing the Samsung NX300M versus Samsung SL30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and SL30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX300M was brought out 3 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX300M scores versus the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX300M and the SL30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and SL30 is 86 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and SL30.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX300M due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will offer you more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX300M will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.