Olympus 9000 vs Samsung NX mini

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus 9000 and Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The 9000 was unveiled 5 years prior to the NX mini which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 9000 scores versus the NX mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 9000 and the NX mini.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and NX mini is 92 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and NX mini.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 9000 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX mini will show more detail having an extra 8.5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind in sensor technology.