Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung NX210

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty close but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 5 months after the NX210 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the NX210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung NX210. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides 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) while the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung NX210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the NX210.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and NX210 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and NX210.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-16 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively.