Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung NX30

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung NX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-10 was announced 11 months prior to the NX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the XZ-10 grades against the NX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

See the Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the XZ-10 against the NX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and NX30 is 91 and 75 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and NX30.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XZ-10 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX30 will provide greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older XZ-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.