Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung CL80

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung CL80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 2 years after the CL80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the CL80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung CL80. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with 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) and the Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung CL80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the CL80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and CL80 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and CL80.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SZ-31MR iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.