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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Launched July 2011
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was revealed 17 months earlier than the WB30F making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SZ-11 grades versus the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung WB30F

 SZ-11 WB30F 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus SZ-11

 WB30F SZ-11 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung WB30F

 SZ-11 WB30F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 has external 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 WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the WB30F.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and WB30F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and WB30F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB30F to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography features
Samsung WB30F Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (128g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography factors
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung WB30F
 Olympus SZ-11Samsung WB30F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-27 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $253 $180