Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung SH100

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung SH100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was announced 2 months after the SH100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the SH100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung SH100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung SH100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-30MR against the SH100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and SH100 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and SH100.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.