Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung NX20

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung NX20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 13 months prior to the NX20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR and the NX20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and NX20 is 89 and 83 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and NX20.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-30MR featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX20 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.