Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung NX11

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung NX11, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively close but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-16 iHS was revealed 2 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-16 iHS scores against the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Samsung NX11. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides 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) and the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung NX11 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the NX11.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and NX11 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and NX11.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-16 iHS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will render greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SZ-16 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.