Samsung NX500 vs Samsung SL202

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX500 and Samsung SL202, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX500 was introduced 6 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX500 grades versus the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 and Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX500 compared to the SL202.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and SL202 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and SL202.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX500 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will produce more detail using its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent NX500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.