Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung NX2000

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung NX2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very similar but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 3 years earlier than the NX2000 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the NX2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with outside 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 NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-30MR against the NX2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and NX2000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and NX2000.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-30MR with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.