Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX30

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-11 was launched 3 years prior to the NX30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SZ-11 scores versus the NX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-11 vs the NX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and NX30 is 89 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and NX30.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-11 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX30 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SZ-11 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.