Olympus E-420 vs Samsung NX10

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-420 and Samsung NX10, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-420 was launched 21 months earlier than the NX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-420 matches up versus the NX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-420 and Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-420 enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-420 vs the NX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and NX10 is 77 and 80 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-420 and NX10.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-420 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX10 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-420 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.