Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB250F

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was revealed 22 months before the WB250F making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers outside 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 WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the WB250F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and WB250F is 89 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and WB250F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.