Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung Galaxy NX

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively comparable but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-30MR was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Galaxy NX which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ-30MR scores against the Galaxy NX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR & Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Samsung Galaxy NX in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-30MR against the Galaxy NX.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and Galaxy NX is 89 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and Galaxy NX.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-30MR with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.