Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung NX300

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively similar but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The SZ-15 was released 5 months before the NX300 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ-15 scores against the NX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 has got exterior 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 NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the NX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and NX300 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and NX300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ-15 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX300 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.