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Olympus 1s vs Samsung NX210

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49
Olympus Stylus 1s front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Olympus 1s vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus 1
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • Later Model is Samsung NX300
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Olympus 1s vs Samsung NX210 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Samsung NX210

 1s NX210 
RevealedApril 2015August 2012Newer by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Olympus 1s

 NX210 1s 

Common features in the Olympus 1s and Samsung NX210

 1s NX210 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus 1s vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Olympus 1s and Samsung NX210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 1s vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

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

Olympus 1s vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1s vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 1s vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1s vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1s vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1s Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1s Street photography information
Samsung NX210 Street photography information
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1s Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery life (450 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
56
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1s Travel photography information
Samsung NX210 Travel photography information
64
great battery life (450 CIPA)
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (222g)
good megapixels (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 1s
Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
53
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1s Vlogging factors
Samsung NX210 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
34
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (222 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Olympus 1s vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1s and Samsung NX210
 Olympus Stylus 1sSamsung NX210
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 1s Samsung NX210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-04-13 2012-08-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 grams (0.89 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life 450 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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