Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung NX10

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus XZ-1 versus Samsung NX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and NX10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-1 was launched 10 months later than the NX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the XZ-1 grades versus the NX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-1 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Olympus XZ-1 versus Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the XZ-1 versus the NX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and NX10 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-1 and NX10.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XZ-1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX10 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher XZ-1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.