Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX1000

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.

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.

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.

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

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.