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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB700

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Released March 2011
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 3 months after the WB700 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Samsung WB700

 SZ-30MR WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 WB700 SZ-30MR 
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung WB700

 SZ-30MR WB700 
RevealedMarch 2011December 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the WB700.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and WB700 is 89 and 98 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and WB700.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography factors
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography information
Samsung WB700 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Sports photography highlights
41
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography information
Samsung WB700 Travel photography information
65
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging advice
Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung WB700
 Olympus SZ-30MRSamsung WB700
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-30MR Samsung WB700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-03-02 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) -
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $279 $300