Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung NX300

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly similar but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-16 iHS was released 10 months earlier than the NX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up versus the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the NX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and NX300 is 89 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and NX300.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-16 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-16 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.