Olympus 9000 vs Samsung NX5

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 9000 and Samsung NX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very well matched but the 9000 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The 9000 was released 12 months prior to the NX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the 9000 scores versus the NX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 9000 and Samsung NX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 9000 and the NX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and NX5 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and NX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 9000 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.