Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung NX3000

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung NX3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and NX3000 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-2 iHS was announced 17 months before the NX3000 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the XZ-2 iHS scores versus the NX3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the XZ-2 iHS and the NX3000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and NX3000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-2 iHS and NX3000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will provide extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged XZ-2 iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.