Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung NX2000

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung NX2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-16 iHS was launched 10 months prior to the NX2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the NX2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has outside 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 NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the NX2000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and NX2000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and NX2000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-16 iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-16 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.