Olympus 1 vs Samsung NX10

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus 1 versus Samsung NX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly close but the 1 (1/1.7") and NX10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The 1 was manufactured 3 years later than the NX10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 1 grades vs the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1 versus Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 compared to the NX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and NX10 is 79 and 80 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and NX10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX10 will render more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger 1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.