Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung NX30

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung NX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and NX30 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was released 12 months before the NX30 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS scores versus the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS comes with external measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the XZ-2 iHS versus the NX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and NX30 is 85 and 75 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and NX30.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX30 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged XZ-2 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.