Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung MV800
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung MV800 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
- Released March 2011
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Samsung MV800
SZ-30MR | MV800 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung MV800
SZ-30MR | MV800 | |||
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Released | March 2011 | ![]() | September 2011 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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.

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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Samsung MV800 | |
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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 |