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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(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
  • Launched March 2011
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WB2200F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-30MR matches up against the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Samsung WB2200F

 SZ-30MR WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 WB2200F SZ-30MR 
RevealedJanuary 2014March 2011Newer by 34 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung WB2200F

 SZ-30MR WB2200F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got physical 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 WB2200F has specifications of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the WB2200F.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and WB2200F is 89 and 59 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and WB2200F.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ-30MR will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography details
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography details
41
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (708g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography info
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography info
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rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging advice
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging advice
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
25
decently wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (708 grams)
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung WB2200F
 Olympus SZ-30MRSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-30MR Samsung WB2200F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-03-02 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lb) 708 grams (1.56 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $279 $599