Samsung NX500 vs Samsung SL620

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX500 versus Samsung SL620, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The NX500 was launched 6 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX500 grades against the SL620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 & Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 features physical measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has dimensions 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 ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NX500 compared to the SL620.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and SL620 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and SL620.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX500 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger NX500 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.