Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung NX500

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SP-100 versus Samsung NX500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The SP-100 was released 12 months prior to the NX500 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-100 matches up against the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 has got external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-100 versus Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 versus the NX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and NX500 is 63 and 87 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and NX500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SP-100 will be behind in sensor innovation.