Samsung NX5 vs Samsung SL30

Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung NX5 and Samsung SL30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and SL30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX5 was revealed 16 months after the SL30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX5 grades against the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 & Samsung SL30. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX5 features outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX5 and Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX5 compared to the SL30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and SL30 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and SL30.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX5 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX5 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer NX5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.