Olympus 5010 vs Samsung NX1100

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus 5010 versus Samsung NX1100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the 5010 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The 5010 was launched 4 years before the NX1100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the 5010 matches up against the NX1100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 5010 versus Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5010 versus the NX1100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and NX1100 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and NX1100.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5010 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 5010 will be behind in sensor tech.