Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung NX1000

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung NX1000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-30MR was revealed 13 months before the NX1000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the NX1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR & Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers physical measurements 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 NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-30MR and the NX1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and NX1000 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and NX1000.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-30MR using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.