Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung NX30

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-12 versus Samsung NX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-12 was announced 24 months earlier than the NX30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ-12 matches up vs the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 & Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-12 has got physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-12 versus Samsung NX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the NX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and NX30 is 89 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and NX30.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-12 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX30 will give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.