Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung NX1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the SH-2 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SH-2 was brought out 6 months after the NX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SH-2 scores versus the NX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung NX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-2 compared to the NX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and NX1 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and NX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SH-2 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1 will give you extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.