Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung NX1000

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung NX1000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly close but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The SZ-15 was introduced 15 months after the NX1000 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-15 scores against the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 & Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung NX1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-15 against the NX1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and NX1000 is 88 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and NX1000.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-15 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ-15 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.