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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released July 2011
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-11 versus Samsung SL30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was brought out 2 years after the SL30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SZ-11 scores versus the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung SL30

 SZ-11 SL30 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Olympus SZ-11

 SL30 SZ-11 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung SL30

 SZ-11 SL30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 features physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-11 versus Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the SL30.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and SL30 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and SL30.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-11 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SZ-11 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography advice
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL30 Sports photography factors
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography details
Samsung SL30 Travel photography details
65
lighter than average (226 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
Samsung SL30 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
25
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung SL30
 Olympus SZ-11Samsung SL30
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-11 Samsung SL30
Otherwise known as - ES15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-27 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $253 $93