Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX20

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung NX20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-11 was brought out 8 months earlier than the NX20 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-11 scores against the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 & Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the NX20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and NX20 is 89 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and NX20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-11 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX20 will resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-11 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.