Olympus E-510 vs Samsung NX1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-510 vs Samsung NX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and NX1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The E-510 was introduced 7 years before the NX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-510 grades versus the NX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-510 and Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-510 features outer measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-510 vs Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-510 against the NX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and NX1 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and NX1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-510 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX1 will resolve extra detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older E-510 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.