Samsung NX500 vs Samsung SL820

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung NX500 vs Samsung SL820, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and SL820 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX500 was introduced 6 years after the SL820 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX500 matches up against the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 & Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NX500 and the SL820.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and SL820 is 87 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and SL820.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX500 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX500 will give extra detail using its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger NX500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.