Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus SH-2 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is very well matched but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The SH-2 was released 21 months after the Galaxy NX making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SH-2 matches up against the Galaxy NX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 provides external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-2 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-2 compared to the Galaxy NX.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and Galaxy NX is 88 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and Galaxy NX.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SH-2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SH-2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.