Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung NX10

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-12 versus Samsung NX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively similar but the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-12 was brought out 22 months later than the NX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-12 grades against the NX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 & Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-12 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) while the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-12 versus the NX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and NX10 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and NX10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-12 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX10 will deliver extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SZ-12 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.