Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung HZ10W

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung HZ10W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 22 months later than the HZ10W making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-30MR grades against the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the HZ10W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and HZ10W is 89 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and HZ10W.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SZ-30MR provides a benefit in sensor innovation.