Olympus E-510 vs Samsung NX500

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-510 versus Samsung NX500, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and NX500 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The E-510 was launched 8 years earlier than the NX500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-510 scores vs the NX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-510 & Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-510 has got physical dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-510 against the NX500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and NX500 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and NX500.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-510 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.