Olympus E-620 vs Samsung NX11

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-620 vs Samsung NX11, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-620 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the NX11 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-620 grades against the NX11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-620 & Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-620 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-620 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-620 versus the NX11.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and NX11 is 71 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and NX11.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-620 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX11 will provide greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older E-620 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.