Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung SL820

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung SL820, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was launched 2 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ-30MR matches up against the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the SL820.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and SL820 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and SL820.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SZ-30MR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.