Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung NX300M

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus SH-1 versus Samsung NX300M, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly close but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SH-1 was introduced 16 months later than the NX300M making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SH-1 matches up versus the NX300M with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 offers outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 compared to the NX300M.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and NX300M is 88 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and NX300M.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SH-1 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern SH-1 should have an advantage in sensor tech.