Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung NX2000

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung NX2000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very comparable but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The VH-410 was introduced 15 months before the NX2000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the VH-410 scores vs the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 & Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the VH-410 vs the NX2000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and NX2000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and NX2000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VH-410 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX2000 will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older VH-410 will be behind in sensor technology.