Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung NX1100

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung NX1100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-16 iHS was revealed 3 months earlier than the NX1100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys physical dimensions 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 NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the NX1100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and NX1100 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and NX1100.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-16 iHS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX1100 will provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively.