Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung NX100

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 5 months later than the NX100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ-10 scores against the NX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 vs the NX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and NX100 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and NX100.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX100 will show extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.