Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung NX10

Lets look more closely at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung NX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and NX10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-2 iHS was revealed 2 years after the NX10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the XZ-2 iHS grades vs the NX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Samsung NX10. The full galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the XZ-2 iHS and the NX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and NX10 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-2 iHS and NX10.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX10 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer XZ-2 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.