Olympus E-1 vs Samsung NX1

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-1 vs Samsung NX1, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and NX1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-1 was brought out 11 years before the NX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-1 scores against the NX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-1 and Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 comes with exterior measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-1 compared to the NX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and NX1 is 59 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and NX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will give you more detail having its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older E-1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.