Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung NX300

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and NX300 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was released 11 months before the NX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the XZ-2 iHS grades vs the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the NX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and NX300 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and NX300.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged XZ-2 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.