Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung NX1100

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung NX1100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 20 months earlier than the NX1100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the NX1100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and NX1100 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and NX1100.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.