Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung EX2F

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung EX2F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-30MR was released 21 months earlier than the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers physical dimensions 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 EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the EX2F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and EX2F is 89 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and EX2F.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-30MR due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SZ-30MR will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.