Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung SL102
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung SL102 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
- Revealed March 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternate Name is ES55
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On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung SL102, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-30MR was unveiled 2 years after the SL102 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ-30MR scores against the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Samsung SL102
| SZ-30MR | SL102 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2011 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 27 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
| SL102 | SZ-30MR |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung SL102
| SZ-30MR | SL102 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the SL102.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and SL102 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and SL102.
To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SZ-30MR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-30MR | Samsung SL102 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-30MR | Samsung SL102 |
| Otherwise known as | - | ES55 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-03-02 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 226g (0.50 lbs) | 116g (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $279 | $130 |