Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung NX11

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung NX11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively close but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-10 was introduced 2 years after the NX11 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the XZ-10 grades versus the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung NX11 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the XZ-10 and the NX11.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and NX11 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and NX11.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XZ-10 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX11 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer XZ-10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.