Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung NX11

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung NX11, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-30MR was released 3 months after the NX11 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the NX11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-30MR against the NX11.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and NX11 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and NX11.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-30MR because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus SZ-30MR will produce more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.