Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung NX mini

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The SP-610UZ was launched 4 years prior to the NX mini and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the NX mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has exterior measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the NX mini.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and NX mini is 79 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and NX mini.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX mini will provide more detail utilizing its extra 6.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.