Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung NX1100

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung NX1100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-12 was introduced 15 months prior to the NX1100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-12 grades versus the NX1100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 has physical measurements 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 NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the NX1100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and NX1100 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and NX1100.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-12 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.