Olympus 1s vs Samsung NX210

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 1s and Samsung NX210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and NX210 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1s was launched 2 years after the NX210 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 1s matches up versus the NX210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1s & Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 1s has got external dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" 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 ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1s vs the NX210.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1s and NX210 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1s and NX210.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1s featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX210 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher 1s is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.