Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung NX mini

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Samsung NX mini, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 4 years earlier than the NX mini which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR & Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Samsung NX mini in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the NX mini.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and NX mini is 89 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and NX mini.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-30MR having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will show more detail using its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.