Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung NX mini

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and NX mini (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-2 iHS was introduced 15 months earlier than the NX mini which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up vs the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got physical dimensions 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 NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the NX mini.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and NX mini is 85 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and NX mini.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX mini will result in more detail using its extra 8.5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged XZ-2 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.