Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX2000

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very well matched but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 22 months before the NX2000 making the cameras a generation away 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 NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the NX2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides physical 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 NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the NX2000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and NX2000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and NX2000.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-31MR iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.