Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung HZ30W

Lets look closer at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was unveiled 14 months later than the HZ30W making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-30MR and the HZ30W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and HZ30W is 89 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and HZ30W.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SZ-30MR provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.