Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was released 18 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-10 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 features physical measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-10 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.