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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL320

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB1000
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL320 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and TL320 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was announced 2 years later than the TL320 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-30MR scores against the TL320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Samsung TL320

 SZ-30MR TL320 
IntroducedMarch 2011February 2009Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 TL320 SZ-30MR 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung TL320

 SZ-30MR TL320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-30MR against the TL320.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and TL320 is 89 and 98 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and TL320.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SZ-30MR provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography features
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography info
Samsung TL320 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography features
Samsung TL320 Sports photography features
41
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography advice
40
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL320 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung TL320
 Olympus SZ-30MRSamsung TL320
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Samsung TL320
Alternate name - WB1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-03-02 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 lb) -
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $380