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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL620

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL65
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX300M versus Samsung SL620, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX300M was brought out 3 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX300M scores against the SL620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung SL620

 NX300M SL620 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution768k230kSharper display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung NX300M

 SL620 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Samsung SL620

 NX300M SL620 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M has got physical measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NX300M and the SL620.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and SL620 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and SL620.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX300M due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX300M will produce more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent NX300M will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
26
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography features
Samsung SL620 Street photography features
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography info
Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography details
Samsung SL620 Travel photography details
66
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3.3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
33
screen is touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
24
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (168g)
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Samsung SL620
 Samsung NX300MSamsung SL620
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX300M Samsung SL620
Also called as - PL65
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-03 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 247 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 768k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $699 $200