Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX10

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very comparable but the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-11 was unveiled 16 months later than the NX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ-11 scores against the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung NX10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 features outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the NX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and NX10 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and NX10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-11 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX10 will show extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SZ-11 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.