Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung NX200

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung NX200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-16 iHS was announced 11 months after the NX200 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the NX200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung NX200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the NX200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and NX200 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and NX200.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-16 iHS with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SZ-16 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.