Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was announced 18 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR has outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and Galaxy Camera 3G is 89 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.