Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB30F

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was revealed within a month of the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up versus the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the WB30F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and WB30F is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and WB30F.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.