Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung NX1000

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus SH-2 versus Samsung NX1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly close but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SH-2 was unveiled 2 years later than the NX1000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SH-2 scores versus the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-2 versus Samsung NX1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-2 against the NX1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and NX1000 is 88 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and NX1000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SH-2 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.