Olympus XZ-2 vs Samsung NX3300

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Olympus XZ-2 vs Samsung NX3300

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus XZ-2 Review.
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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Olympus XZ-2 advantages over Samsung NX3300

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher-res screen
307k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Samsung NX3300 advantages over Olympus XZ-2

Less expensive
$500 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 1.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Lighter weight
230g vs 357g
Lighter weight
More pixels
20.3 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
13 vs 4 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Good image quality for its class; Fast, bright f/1.8-2.5 i.ZUIKO 4x zoom lens; Dual-purpose front Control Ring lets you select aperture or focus manually; three-inch articulating LCD touch-screen monitor.
Pricier than many enthusiast compacts; Image detail starts dropping off at ISO 800 and noise becomes problematic at ISO 3200; Lens cover pops off as zoom lens extends, when you turn the camera on.
Read our Olympus XZ-2 Express Review

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The Competition

Compared to Canon G15

Olympus XZ-2

Canon G15

$470
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$650
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

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Samsung NX3300

Canon G15

$691
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$650
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Pentax MX-1

Olympus XZ-2

Pentax MX-1

$470
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
Hot shoe

$399
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 60p video

Compare Olympus XZ-2 vs Pentax MX-1

Samsung NX3300

Pentax MX-1

$691
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$399
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

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Compared to Samsung NX2000

Olympus XZ-2

Samsung NX2000

$470
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus XZ-2 vs Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX2000

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

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Compared to Canon G16

Olympus XZ-2

Canon G16

$470
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus XZ-2 vs Canon G16

Samsung NX3300

Canon G16

$691
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$499
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

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Compared to Canon EOS M10

Olympus XZ-2

Canon EOS M10

$470
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus XZ-2 vs Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX3300

Canon EOS M10

$691
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

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