Olympus 1 vs Samsung NX30

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus 1 vs Samsung NX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and NX30 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was introduced within a month of the NX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the 1 grades against the NX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 and the NX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and NX30 is 79 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and NX30.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX30 will provide extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.