Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung NX1

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-12 was unveiled 3 years before the NX1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ-12 matches up against the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung NX1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the NX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and NX1 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and NX1.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-12 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX1 will give extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.