Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung NX300M

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung NX300M, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very comparable but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 22 months prior to the NX300M making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the NX300M.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and NX300M is 89 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and NX300M.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-30MR with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.