Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung NX1100

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung NX1100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is fairly close but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 3 years prior to the NX1100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ-30MR grades versus the NX1100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides 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) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the NX1100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and NX1100 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and NX1100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-30MR because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1100 will render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR will be behind in sensor tech.