Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX200

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung NX200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very close but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The VH-410 was launched 6 months later than the NX200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VH-410 matches up versus the NX200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 and Samsung NX200. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the VH-410 against the NX200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and NX200 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and NX200.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VH-410 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.