Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX1000
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Released April 2012
- Refreshed by Samsung NX1100

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX1000 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung NX1000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is pretty close but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 2 months before the NX1000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the NX1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Samsung NX1000
SZ-31MR iHS | NX1000 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
NX1000 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung NX1000
SZ-31MR iHS | NX1000 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | April 2012 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with 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) and the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung NX1000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the NX1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and NX1000 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and NX1000.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-31MR iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Samsung NX1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Samsung NX1000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-02-08 | 2012-04-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lbs) | 222g (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 840 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 320 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $388 |