Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung NX1000

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung NX1000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-10 was announced 14 months before the NX1000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ-10 scores versus the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 & Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-10 vs the NX1000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and NX1000 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and NX1000.

All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-10 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be behind in sensor technology.