Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB350F

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was announced 3 years earlier than the WB350F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the WB350F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR & Samsung WB350F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the WB350F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and WB350F is 89 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and WB350F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.