Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung NX1000

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-590 UZ was unveiled 4 years before the NX1000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-590 UZ scores versus the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the NX1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and NX1000 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-590 UZ and NX1000.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-590 UZ with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will provide extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.