Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 23 months before the Galaxy NX making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the Galaxy NX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung Galaxy NX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the Galaxy NX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and Galaxy NX is 78 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and Galaxy NX.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-810 UZ with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.