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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(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
Samsung NX1000
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Samsung NX1000

 SZ-31MR iHS NX1000 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 NX1000 SZ-31MR iHS 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung NX1000

 SZ-31MR iHS NX1000 
ReleasedFebruary 2012April 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
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good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography info
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography info
44
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography details
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography details
67
lighter than average (226g)
boasts focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography information
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography information
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quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
34
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung NX1000
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSamsung NX1000
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