Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung EX2F
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![Olympus SZ-30MR front Olympus SZ-30MR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-30MR/Olympus-SZ-30MR-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched March 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Launched December 2012
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung EX2F Overview
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.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Samsung EX2F
SZ-30MR | EX2F | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus SZ-30MR
EX2F | SZ-30MR | |||
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Launched | December 2012 | ![]() | March 2011 | Newer by 21 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung EX2F
SZ-30MR | EX2F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
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).
See the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung EX2F size comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung EX2F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Samsung-EX2F-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and EX2F is 89 and 90 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Samsung-EX2F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Samsung-EX2F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Samsung-EX2F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus SZ-30MR | Samsung EX2F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-03-02 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/1.4-2.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 lb) | 294 grams (0.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 48 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 209 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $279 | $478 |