Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung NX1000

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Samsung NX1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 5 months later than the NX1000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SP-820UZ grades against the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the NX1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and NX1000 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and NX1000.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-820UZ using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX1000 will deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.