Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX210

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Samsung NX210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 6 months earlier than the NX210 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up vs the NX210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Samsung NX210. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides external 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) while the Samsung NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Samsung NX210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the NX210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and NX210 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and NX210.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-31MR iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX210 will resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively.