Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung NX10

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung NX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively close but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-10 was brought out 2 years later than the NX10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the XZ-10 matches up versus the NX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the XZ-10 vs the NX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and NX10 is 91 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and NX10.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-10 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX10 will render more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer XZ-10 will have an advantage in sensor technology.