Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung NX3000

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung NX3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very comparable but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SH-1 was unveiled within a month of the NX3000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SH-1 grades against the NX3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-1 versus the NX3000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and NX3000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and NX3000.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SH-1 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX3000 will provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.