Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung NX10

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung NX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very well matched but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-10 was launched 11 months later than the NX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ-10 grades vs the NX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 offers outer measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 versus the NX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and NX10 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and NX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-10 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX10 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SZ-10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.