Olympus E-620 vs Samsung NX3000

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-620 and Samsung NX3000, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was revealed 5 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-620 matches up versus the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-620 and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-620 versus the NX3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and NX3000 is 71 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and NX3000.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-620 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will provide extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-620 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.