Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung NX200

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-15 versus Samsung NX200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very well matched but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-15 was announced 16 months after the NX200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-15 matches up versus the NX200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 & Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-15 versus the NX200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and NX200 is 88 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and NX200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ-15 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX200 will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SZ-15 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.