Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung MV800

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung MV800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was released within a month of the MV800 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ-11 matches up against the MV800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 & Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 offers outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 and the MV800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and MV800 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and MV800.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung MV800 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.