Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung NX10

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung NX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty similar but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-15 was launched 3 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ-15 grades vs the NX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 & Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-15 and the NX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and NX10 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and NX10.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-15 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus SZ-15 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer SZ-15 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.