Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung NX300M

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung NX300M, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 23 months before the NX300M which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the NX300M when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 features external dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-10 vs the NX300M.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and NX300M.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-10 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300M will render greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.