Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung NX mini

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") have different sensor size.

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The SZ-16 iHS was launched 14 months earlier than the NX mini which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the NX mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung NX mini in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the NX mini.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and NX mini is 89 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and NX mini.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-16 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX mini will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4.5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SZ-16 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.