Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung NX3000

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-16 iHS was manufactured 16 months prior to the NX3000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ-16 iHS scores versus the NX3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung NX3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the NX3000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and NX3000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and NX3000.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-16 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX3000 will show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SZ-16 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.