Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung NX10

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung NX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 14 months earlier than the NX10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the NX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the NX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and NX10 is 72 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and NX10.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-565UZ having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX10 will provide extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.