Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX10

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung NX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very close but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 23 months later than the NX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the NX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung NX10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the NX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and NX10 is 89 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and NX10.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-31MR iHS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will provide you with more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SZ-31MR iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.