Olympus E-420 vs Samsung NX30

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-420 vs Samsung NX30, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and NX30 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The E-420 was unveiled 6 years prior to the NX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-420 scores against the NX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-420 and Samsung NX30. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-420 comes with outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-420 vs Samsung NX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-420 and the NX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and NX30 is 77 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and NX30.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-420 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX30 will provide you with more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-420 will be behind in sensor tech.