Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung MV800

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Samsung MV800, 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-15 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was released 22 months after the MV800 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 provides exterior 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) while the Samsung MV800 has specifications 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-15 versus Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-15 versus the MV800.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and MV800 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and MV800.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SZ-15 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.