Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung NX1

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-16 iHS was manufactured 20 months prior to the NX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up versus the NX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung NX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the NX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and NX1 is 89 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and NX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-16 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will give you extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SZ-16 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.