Olympus E-400 vs Samsung NX200

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus E-400 and Samsung NX200, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-400 was introduced 6 years before the NX200 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-400 grades against the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-400 and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-400 provides outside dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-400 and Samsung NX200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-400 versus the NX200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and NX200 is 77 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-400 and NX200.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-400 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX200 will give extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged E-400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.