Olympus 1 vs Samsung NX1

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus 1 versus Samsung NX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and NX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was brought out 9 months before the NX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 1 scores vs the NX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 & Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1 versus Samsung NX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 and the NX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and NX1 is 79 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and NX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1 will produce extra detail having its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.