Olympus 9000 vs Samsung NX10

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus 9000 vs Samsung NX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the 9000 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The 9000 was revealed 10 months before the NX10 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 9000 matches up versus the NX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Samsung NX10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 9000 against the NX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and NX10 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and NX10.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 9000 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX10 will provide more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.