Samsung NX200 vs Olympus Stylus 1

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Samsung NX200 vs Olympus Stylus 1

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APS-C 369.7mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus Stylus 1 Review.
How does it shoot? Olympus Stylus 1 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the Stylus 1.
Compare Olympus Stylus 1 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Olympus Stylus 1 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Samsung NX300
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Succeeded by the Olympus Stylus 1s
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Differences

Samsung NX200 advantages over Olympus Stylus 1

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.33 vs 1.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NX200 test data on DxO Mark Stylus 1 test data on DxO Mark

618 vs 179 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
36 mm vs 56 mm
Thinner
More pixels
20.3 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Olympus Stylus 1 advantages over Samsung NX200

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$700 vs $900 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~1.30 vs 3.6 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

410 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
More dots on screen
1040k vs 614k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.1 fps vs 6.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Sleek, more professional camera design; faster autofocus system and burst modes; solid performance at high ISOs despite the bump up in megapixels.
Significantly more expensive than previous model; slow buffer clearing with RAW images; with kit lens attached, camera becomes less portable.
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High-quality constant aperture 10.7x zoom lens with excellent performance; Very affordable for what it delivers; Ergonomically sound with a solid, professional feel; Highly customizable; Fast overall performance; Built-in EVF and tilting touchscreen LCD; Automatic lens cap.
Smaller sensor size than 1-inch and Micro Four Thirds models mean far lower image quality as ISO tops 800; 28mm eq. is not as wide as some competitors and not overly suited for landscape photography.
Read our Olympus Stylus 1 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-C3

Samsung NX200

Sony NEX-C3

$600
APS-C

Shoots 1080p video
More pixels

$559
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-C3

Olympus Stylus 1

Sony NEX-C3

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$559
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus Stylus 1 vs Sony NEX-C3

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Samsung NX200

Sony NEX-5N

$600
APS-C

More pixels
Bigger JPEG buffer

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5N

Olympus Stylus 1

Sony NEX-5N

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus Stylus 1 vs Sony NEX-5N

Compared to Nikon P7100

Samsung NX200

Nikon P7100

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$500
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX200 vs Nikon P7100

Olympus Stylus 1

Nikon P7100

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$500
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

Compare Olympus Stylus 1 vs Nikon P7100

Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Samsung NX200

Sony NEX-5R

$600
APS-C

More pixels

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R

Olympus Stylus 1

Sony NEX-5R

$449
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus Stylus 1 vs Sony NEX-5R

Compared to Olympus Stylus 1s

Samsung NX200

Olympus Stylus 1s

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$549
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX200 vs Olympus Stylus 1s

Olympus Stylus 1

Olympus Stylus 1s

$449
1/1.7 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

$549
1/1.7 inch

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