Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX1100

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX1100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-11 was announced 20 months prior to the NX1100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ-11 grades versus the NX1100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-11 and the NX1100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and NX1100 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and NX1100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-11 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1100 will produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SZ-11 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.