Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was manufactured 6 months before the Galaxy NX and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the XZ-2 iHS scores against the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung Galaxy NX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the XZ-2 iHS versus the Galaxy NX.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and Galaxy NX is 85 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and Galaxy NX.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung Galaxy NX will result in more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.