Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung NX300
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX210
- New Model is Samsung NX500

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung NX300 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Samsung NX300
SZ-15 | NX300 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Olympus SZ-15
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 768k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung NX300
SZ-15 | NX300 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | November 2013 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Samsung NX300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2013-11-24 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 247 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 768k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 lb) | 331g (0.73 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 76 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 942 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $200 | $750 |