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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung MV800

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(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
  • Released March 2011
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Released September 2011
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung MV800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was manufactured 6 months earlier than the MV800 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Samsung MV800

 SZ-30MR MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 MV800 SZ-30MR 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung MV800

 SZ-30MR MV800 
ReleasedMarch 2011September 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys outer 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 MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the MV800.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and MV800 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and MV800.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography information
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography information
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography features
Samsung MV800 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography advice
Samsung MV800 Sports photography advice
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography information
Samsung MV800 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging features
Samsung MV800 Vlogging features
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
34
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung MV800
 Olympus SZ-30MRSamsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-30MR Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-03-02 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $279 $499