Olympus 1 vs Samsung NX200

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus 1 vs Samsung NX200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and NX200 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was introduced 22 months later than the NX200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 1 matches up vs the NX200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 & Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 has outside measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 1 and the NX200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 and NX200 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and NX200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX200 will deliver greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent 1 will have an edge in sensor technology.