Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX1000

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Samsung NX1000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-11 was released 8 months prior to the NX1000 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-11 scores against the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 & Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 features outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 versus Samsung NX1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-11 versus the NX1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and NX1000 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and NX1000.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-11 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-11 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.