Olympus 9000 vs Samsung NX2000

Its time to look closer at the Olympus 9000 and Samsung NX2000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 9000 was announced 5 years earlier than the NX2000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 9000 scores vs the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 9000 and Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 9000 versus the NX2000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and NX2000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and NX2000.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 9000 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will offer you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.