Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX1100

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung NX1100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was revealed 14 months earlier than the NX1100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the NX1100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung NX1100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the NX1100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and NX1100 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and NX1100.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-31MR iHS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-31MR iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.