Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung NX10

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung NX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-30MR was unveiled 11 months later than the NX10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-30MR scores vs the NX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR & Samsung NX10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR features outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung NX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-30MR and the NX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and NX10 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and NX10.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-30MR using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus SZ-30MR will provide more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer SZ-30MR will have a benefit in sensor technology.