Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung ST90

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung ST90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was launched 2 months later than the ST90 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-30MR grades against the ST90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR & Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung ST90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the ST90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and ST90 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and ST90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively.