Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung MV800

Below is a in depth review of the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung MV800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was launched 6 months earlier than the MV800 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 has outside dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung MV800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 and the MV800.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and MV800 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and MV800.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung MV800 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.