Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was launched 10 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-15 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 88 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The newer SZ-15 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.