Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung NX100

Here is a complete review of the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly similar but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-30MR was launched 6 months later than the NX100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ-30MR scores against the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides exterior measurements 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 NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Samsung NX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-30MR against the NX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and NX100 is 89 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and NX100.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-30MR due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus SZ-30MR will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.