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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly close but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 5 months prior to the Galaxy NX so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the Galaxy NX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 SZ-16 iHS Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Galaxy NX SZ-16 iHS 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung Galaxy NX

 SZ-16 iHS Galaxy NX 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the Galaxy NX.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and Galaxy NX is 89 and 82 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-16 iHS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung Galaxy NX will render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography details
65
lighter than competitors (226g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
better than average battery life (440 shots)
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
34
has touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-08 2013-06-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 495 grams (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 440 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $230 $1,300