Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung NX1100

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Samsung NX1100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-15 was launched 3 months after the NX1100 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SZ-15 grades against the NX1100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-15 versus Samsung NX1100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the NX1100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and NX1100 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and NX1100.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-15 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively.