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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL820

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL820, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and SL820 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was revealed 3 years after the SL820 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX300M matches up versus the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung SL820

 NX300M SL820 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k230kClearer display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung NX300M

 SL820 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Samsung SL820

 NX300M SL820 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M features physical measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NX300M versus the SL820.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and SL820 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and SL820.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX300M having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will give you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher NX300M should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
26
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography details
Samsung SL820 Street photography details
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography advice
Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
66
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography advice
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging info
Samsung SL820 Vlogging info
33
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Samsung SL820
 Samsung NX300MSamsung SL820
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX300M Samsung SL820
Also referred to as - IT100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-03 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 247 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3" 3"
Screen resolution 768k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.50 m
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $699 $280