Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB750

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 6 months prior to the WB750 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the WB750 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung WB750. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR has external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung WB750 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR against the WB750.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and WB750 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and WB750.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide you with extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.