Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung NX20

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung NX20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 15 months prior to the NX20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the NX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung NX20. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides external 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 NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ and the NX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and NX20 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and NX20.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will result in greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.