Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung NX300

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very well matched but the SH-50 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SH-50 was introduced 10 months before the NX300 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SH-50 grades vs the NX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SH-50 and Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SH-50 and the NX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and NX300 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and NX300.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SH-50 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX300 will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SH-50 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.